Secretary of State's Meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta
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Nairobi, Kenya - Secretary of State Tillerson met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday in Nairobi and highlighted long-standing U.S.-Kenya cooperation on counterterrorism, regional security, and trade. He welcomed the joint announcement between President Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga as a positive step toward healing Kenya’s ethnic and political divisions.
President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Xi Jinping of China
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Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump spoke Friday with President Xi Jinping of China about recent developments related to North Korea.
Under Secretary Shannon Participates in G-7 Political Directors' Meeting
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Washington, DC - Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. will travel to Ottawa, Canada, March 11–12, to participate in the G-7 Political Directors’ meeting. Canada holds the G-7 presidency for 2018.
Secretary of State Tillerson's Meeting With Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn in Addis Ababa today, his first stop on his first visit to Africa as U.S. Secretary of State. The Secretary emphasized long-standing U.S. commitment to and partnership with the Ethiopian people. The Secretary thanked the Prime Minister for Ethiopia’s continued leadership on regional humanitarian and security issues, noting specifically Ethiopia’s role as a host of refugees and one of the most significant contributors to peacekeeping operations, and the role Ethiopia can play in the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to improve regional relations.
The Eleven-Year Anniversary of the Disappearance of Robert Levinson
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Washington, DC - Today marks the eleven-year anniversary of Robert Levinson’s disappearance from Kish Island, Iran. The United States remains unwavering in our commitment to bring him home.
Vice President’s Call with President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine
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Washington, DC - In a phone call today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Vice President Mike Pence reaffirmed the United States’ steadfast support for Ukraine’s efforts to combat Russian aggression, improve governance, and reform its economy. The leaders agreed on the importance of expanding bilateral trade and investment, and the Vice President underscored the need for continued reforms to fight corruption, increase transparency, and improve the business climate.
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