Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes Ferreira


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

May 18, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:

Today Secretary Pompeo spoke with Foreign Minister of Brazil Aloysio Nunes Ferreira.

The Secretary and Foreign Minister reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and the importance of the U.S.-Brazil economic partnership. They discussed our joint economic growth agenda, security cooperation, and global issues. The Secretary also thanked Foreign Minister Nunes for his leadership in advocating for a peaceful, transparent, and democratic resolution to the crisis in Venezuela, and stressed the importance of working together on broader international efforts to expand humanitarian assistance to the Venezuelan people.






Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Afghan President Ashraf Ghani


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

May 17, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

Secretary Mike Pompeo spoke by phone with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. Secretary Pompeo reinforced our enduring investment in Afghanistan, as outlined in the President’s South Asia strategy, and expressed support for the Afghan military’s defense of the city of Farah. He also commended President Ghani for his commitment to building a secure and prosperous future for his country and noted the government’s efforts to reform their institutions to ensure the upcoming elections are transparent, credible, and carried out on time. The two discussed the strong partnership between the United States and Afghanistan in the fight against terrorism and our support for an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process.






Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

May 17, 2018


The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:

Secretary Pompeo welcomed Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Department of State in Washington, D.C. today in a historic visit to usher in a new era of strategic partnership between the United States and Uzbekistan. The Secretary reaffirmed the longstanding U.S. commitment to supporting Uzbekistan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and commended Uzbekistan’s increasing engagement with its neighbors and the international community, including Uzbekistan’s key role in making Central Asia a stable and prosperous region, and its support for international efforts to stabilize Afghanistan. Secretary Pompeo recognized Uzbekistan’s progress in rule of law, economic liberalization, and human rights. The Secretary offered continued support to the Uzbek government in implementing President Mirziyoyev’s reform agenda. Secretary Pompeo and President Mirziyoyev also discussed opportunities to enhance bilateral trade, attract foreign direct investment, and increase ties between our people and societies.






Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Phone Call With Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

May 17, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke by phone today with Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström. The Secretary thanked the Government of Sweden for its tireless advocacy in support of U.S. citizens as the United States’ protecting power in North Korea. The two also discussed areas of mutual concern, including the danger that Nord Stream II poses to European energy security, and the fight to defeat ISIS.






Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Nigerian President Buhari


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

May 17, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:

On May 17, Secretary Pompeo called Nigerian President Buhari. The Secretary noted the longstanding relationship between the Nigerian and American people and underscored the themes of the April 30 official working visit of President Buhari to the White House. He recognized Nigerian leadership across the African continent on priorities we share: countering terrorism and other threats to peace and security, creating economic opportunity, fighting corruption, and advancing democracy and stability. The Secretary welcomed continued cooperation in advancing our nations’ mutual prosperity.