Secretary Pompeo's Meeting With Chinese Officials Including President Xi Jinping, Politburo Member Yang Jiechi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Washington, DC - On his first trip to China as U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo met with President Xi Jinping, Politburo Member Yang Jiechi, and Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi in Beijing on June 14. Secretary Pompeo affirmed our interest in forging a constructive and results-based relationship between the United States and China.
Agreement on Macedonia Name Issue
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Washington, DC - The United States congratulates Prime Ministers Alexis Tsipras and Zoran Zaev and welcomes the historic agreement to resolve the name dispute. This resolution will benefit both countries and bolster regional security and prosperity. Prime Ministers Zaev and Tsipras demonstrated vision, courage, and persistence in their pursuit of a mutually acceptable solution. We also commend the commitment of UN mediator Matthew Nimetz for his steadfast efforts over more than two decades to end this dispute.
Public Designation of Dominican Republic Senator Felix Bautista
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Washington, DC - The Department is publicly designating Dominican Republic Senator Felix Ramon Bautista Rosario under Section 7031(c) of the FY 2018 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, due to his involvement in significant corruption. Section 7031(c) provides that, in cases where the Secretary of State has credible information that foreign officials have been involved in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights, those individuals and their immediate family members are ineligible for entry into the United States.
On the Occasion of Russia Day in the Russian Federation
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "On behalf of The President of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the Russian Federation and the people of Russia on the occasion of “Russia Day.”
Burundi President Nkurunziza Intends To Leave Office in 2020
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes President Nkurunziza’s recent announcement that he does not intend to seek a fourth term, reaffirming the promise he made to the Burundian people in 2015.
Republic of the Philippines Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I want to extend my best wishes and sincerest congratulations to the people of the Republic of the Philippines, as you commemorate your 120th independence day this June 12.
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