Special Briefing Patrick Murphy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Southeast Asia Via Teleconference April 20, 2017 MR STROH: Thank you very much and thanks to all of those who have joined us this afternoon. I’ll introduce our speaker first … read more
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 20, 2017 Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, met today with Albanian Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati to address common interests in our bilateral relationship and the region. The … read more
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 20, 2017 In a demonstration of our enduring friendship and important bilateral partnership, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard broke ground today on the new U.S. Embassy compound in Beirut, Lebanon. … read more
Media Note Washington, DC April 20, 2017 The Department of State has renewed the Charter for the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. The bipartisan Commission appraises U.S. government activities intended to understand, inform, and influence foreign publics. It may … read more
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 18, 2017 In recognition of the positive role young people play in building sustainable peace, the U.S. Department of State is honoring outstanding young leaders from around the world. On Thursday, … read more