Special Envoy for Climate Change Travel to Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, and Pretoria
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Washington, DC - U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Dr. Jonathan Pershing will travel September 4 – 9 to Senegal, Nigeria, and South Africa. His trip is an important opportunity to discuss implementation of the Paris Agreement, and advance climate and clean energy efforts with leaders across Africa ahead of this year’s UNFCCC annual climate conference, COP-22, in Marrakesh, Morocco, on November 7-18.
Congratulations to Sao Tome and Principe's New President Evaristo Carvalho
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Washington, DC - The United States offers congratulations to the people of Sao Tome and Principe on successfully holding free, fair, and transparent elections on July 17 and August 7, and to new President Evaristo Carvalho on his September 3 inauguration.
United States Welcomes "School Year" Ceasefire in Ukraine
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the “school year” ceasefire recommitment made by Ukraine and Russia and witnessed by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Explosion in Davao City, Philippines
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Washington, DC - The United States offers deep condolences to the families and other loved ones of the victims of the explosion in the Philippines’ Davao City, and our thoughts and prayers are with the injured. We understand that local authorities continue to investigate the cause of the explosion in the night market, and the United States stands ready to provide assistance to the investigation.
President Obama’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of China
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Washington, DC - The President met today with President Xi Jinping of China. The two leaders commended the progress achieved in strengthening the foundation of the bilateral relationship and committed to continuing to manage differences constructively and expand practical cooperation on regional and global challenges.
On the Occasion of the Feast of San Marino
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the Sammarinese people as you celebrate the Feast of San Marino on September 3.
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