United States Responds to Irregularities in Bolivia’s Presidential Election
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Washington, DC - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State: "The United States believes that the Bolivian people have the right to choose their leaders in free and fair elections. This right is enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter and in the Bolivian constitution. We are therefore deeply concerned over the irregularities in the vote counting process of Bolivia’s October 20 election.
25th Anniversary of the Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "Today marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Peace between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Israel, an agreement that began a tradition of peaceful and respectful cooperation that continues today.
Troika Statement on the Formation of South Sudan’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity
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Washington, DC - South Sudan faces a critical moment in the journey toward a peaceful and prosperous future. There are now less than four weeks for political leaders to form a transitional government as they committed to in the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway (the Troika) have consistently welcomed assurances by the parties to implement the agreement and meet its deadlines, and hoped that recent meetings between South Sudan’s leadership show a renewed spirit of cooperation. We commend the actions of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to broker the agreement and maintain momentum and take hope from the continued reduction in overall violence in South Sudan.
President Donald J. Trump Regarding Turkey’s Actions in Northeast Syria
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Washington, DC - "I will soon be issuing an Executive Order authorizing the imposition of sanctions against current and former officials of the Government of Turkey and any persons contributing to Turkey’s destabilizing actions in northeast Syria. Likewise, the steel tariffs will be increased back up to 50 percent, the level prior to reduction in May. The United States will also immediately stop negotiations, being led by the Department of Commerce, with respect to a $100 billion trade deal with Turkey.
The United States and Turkey Agree to Ceasefire in Northeast Syria
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Washington, DC - The United States and Turkey announced an historic agreement putting an end to a week of hostilities in the border region of Syria:
Spain National Day
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Washington, DC - Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State: "On behalf of the American people and the Government of the United States of America, I send my best wishes to the people of Spain as you celebrate the Fiesta Nacional de España.
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