President Obama Signs Executive Order Ending Côte d'Ivoire Sanctions
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Washington, DC - President Obama terminated the national emergency declared with respect to Côte d’Ivoire in Executive Order 13396 of February 7, 2006, and lifted the economic sanctions imposed pursuant to that Order. The President determined that Côte d’Ivoire’s advances in restoring peace and democracy and developing its political, administrative, and economic institutions represent significant improvements since President Bush declared the national emergency in 2006. The President’s action today highlights the great progress that Côte d’Ivoire has made since the crisis in 2010-11.
Deputy Secretary Blinken Travel to Iraq
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Washington, DC - Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Iraq today to discuss key political, economic, humanitarian, and security issues with government officials, including the long-term partnership with Iraq under the Strategic Framework Agreement. The Deputy Secretary is accompanied by Brett McGurk, Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, and Joseph Pennington, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs.
Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States
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Washington, DC - The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States condemn this weekend's attacks on Zueitina, Ras Lanuf, Es Sider, and Brega oil terminals in Libya. We call on all parties to undertake an immediate ceasefire and to refrain from any further hostilities. We also call on all forces to avoid any action that could damage Libya's energy infrastructure or further disrupt its exports. Libya's oil belongs to the Libyan people. The Presidency Council (PC) is the sole steward of these resources.
3rd U.S.-Republic of Korea ICT Policy Forum
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Washington, DC - The following is the text of a joint press statement issued by the United States of America and the Republic of Korea at the conclusion of the 3rd United States-Republic of Korea Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy Forum.
Parliamentary Elections in Belarus
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the peaceful conduct of the September 11 parliamentary elections in Belarus. We recognize some improvements in the electoral process, and we note that alternative voices will be represented in parliament for the first time in 12 years. Still, the elections fell short of Belarus’ international obligations and commitments to free and fair elections, as detailed in the joint statement by OSCE/ODIHR, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and Council of Europe election observation missions.
Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann To Travel to the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Washington, DC - Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judy Heumann will travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 13-16 to speak at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) summit and participate in events to promote the rights of people with disabilities.
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