Under Secretary Thomas Shannon to Travel to Kuwait City, New Delhi and Kolkata
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Washington, DC - Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon will travel to Kuwait City, Kuwait on June 26. While there, he will meet with Kuwaiti government officials to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues. He will also meet with UN officials and others involved in the ongoing Yemeni peace talks to underscore U.S. support for those talks.
President Obama’s Phone Call with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya
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Washington, DC - President Obama spoke by phone today with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to accept President Kenyatta’s condolences for the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.
On the Occasion of Croatia's National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Croatia as you celebrate the anniversary of your declaration of independence on June 25.
Joint Statement of the U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Working Group on Democracy and Governance
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Washington, DC - The U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission's (SPC) Democracy and Governance Working Group met on June 21 in Tbilisi to review progress on goals set at the Working Group’s November 2015 meeting in Washington. Both sides affirmed the importance of strong, depoliticized government institutions and transparent and accountable governance.
Colombia Peace Process
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Washington, DC - Today’s announcement regarding the “end of conflict” in Colombia is welcome news to the people of that country and to all who desire peace. I congratulate President Santos and his negotiating partners for this milestone in their ongoing effort to conclude a conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) that has plagued their nation for 52 years, the longest running war in our hemisphere.
Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield To Travel to Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, and Malawi
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Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, and Malawi, June 23-July 1. In Uganda, June 23-24, she will have meetings with government officials, civil society representatives, and youth leaders.
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