Acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Tom Countryman Travels to Belgium and Switzerland
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Washington, DC - Acting Under Secretary Countryman will participate in the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference in Brussels, Belgium, on November 3 and 4. While there, he will deliver remarks during a plenary session titled “Disarmament and Deterrence – Bridging the Divide.”
Egypt: Liberalizing the Foreign Exchange System
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Yuma, Arizona - The United States welcomes Egypt’s actions today to implement further important economic measures as part of the Government of Egypt’s overall economic reform program. The decision to liberalize the foreign exchange system and adopt a flexible exchange rate regime is a positive development to improve the functioning of Egypt’s foreign exchange markets and to advance Egypt’s economic recovery.
Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Antigua and Barbuda on the 35th anniversary of your nation’s independence today.
Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting on Libya
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Washington, DC - Secretary Kerry met today with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni, Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed, French Director General for Political Affairs and Security Nicolas de Riviere, Saudi Ambassador Mohammed bin Nawaf Al-Saud and Special Representative of the UN Secretary General Martin Kobler to discuss ongoing efforts to support the Government of National Accord in Libya.
Acting Special Envoy Suleman Travel to Morocco
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Washington, DC - Acting Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Arsalan Suleman will travel to Morocco November 1-4. During his trip, he will participate in a workshop in Rabat on “The Role of Religious Education in Fostering Peace and Preventing Violence,” jointly organized by the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), OIC, and the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO). This joint effort by the GCTF, OIC, and ISESCO will bring together religious scholars, academics, experts in the fields of education and CVE, and government officials to discuss best practices and concrete initiatives to advance peace through education.
Lebanon's Presidential Election
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Washington, DC - The United States congratulates the people of Lebanon on the election of President Michel Aoun, in accordance with Lebanon’s constitution. This is a moment of opportunity, as Lebanon emerges from years of political impasse, to restore government functions and build a more stable and prosperous future for all Lebanese citizens.
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