Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Sullivan’s Meeting With Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman


Readout

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

March 26, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

On March 26, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Sullivan and Foreign Minister Anifah affirmed the importance of the U.S.-Malaysia Comprehensive Partnership and pledged to continue to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and security ties. The Deputy Secretary and the Foreign Minister also discussed the South China Sea, to include ensuring freedom of navigation and over-flights, as well as upholding a rules-based maritime order. The two leaders also pledged to strengthen cooperation to counter the growing threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.






Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Sullivan’s Meeting With Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi


Readout

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

March 26, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

On March 26, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi in Washington, D.C. During the meeting, Deputy Secretary Sullivan and Foreign Minister Marsudi reaffirmed the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership and our mutual commitment to deepening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region for the benefit of regional security, prosperity, and a rules-based international order.






Press Releases: The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Dedicates the New U.S. Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands


Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

March 26, 2018


As a display of our enduring friendship and important bilateral partnership, U.S. Ambassador Peter Hoekstra, Principal Deputy Director of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Ambassador William Moser, along with Dutch Government officials, dedicated the new U.S. Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands today.

The new U.S. Embassy provides a safe and secure platform for diplomacy and includes a new chancery, a Marine security guard residence, and support facilities.

Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners of Santa Monica, California was the architect for the project. Caddell Construction Company of Montgomery, Alabama was the construction contractor.

As part of the Department’s Capital Security Construction Program, since 1999, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has completed 142 new diplomatic facilities and has an additional 59 projects in design or under construction.

OBO’s mission is to provide safe, secure, and functional facilities that represent the U.S. government to host nations and support our staff in achieving U.S. foreign policy objectives. These facilities represent U.S. values and the best in U.S. architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture, and construction execution.

For further information, please contact Christine Foushee at FousheeCT@state.gov, or visit www.state.gov/obo.






Press Releases: Houthi Missile Attacks in Saudi Arabia


Press Statement

Heather Nauert

Department Spokesperson

Washington, DC

March 26, 2018


The United States strongly condemns the dangerous Houthi missile attacks aimed at several cities in Saudi Arabia Sunday night. Our condolences go out to the families of any who were killed or injured‎. We support the right of our Saudi partners to defend their borders against these threats. ‎ We continue to call on all parties, including the Houthis, to return to political negotiations and move toward ending the war in Yemen.






Press Releases: Presidential Transition Reaffirms Strength of Democracy in Peru


Press Statement

Heather Nauert

Department Spokesperson

Washington, DC

March 23, 2018


The United States looks forward to working with President Martín Vizcarra following the constitutional transfer of power. We will continue advancing our bilateral relationship based on our shared values of democracy, security, mutually beneficial trade, and respect for human rights.

The United States is pleased to work with Peru at the April Summit of the Americas in Lima, where we will reaffirm our hemisphere’s collective commitment to democracy.

As a hemisphere, we believe in representative democracy, including the separation of powers, the exercise of power in accordance with the rule of law, and accountability in governance. Peru’s adherence to its constitution during this transition reflects its strength as a resilient democracy consistent with the principles articulated in the Inter-American Democratic Charter.