U.S.-Norwegian Demining Initiative
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Washington, DC - Today in Oslo, the United States and Norway announced the U.S.-Norwegian Demining Initiative.
Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting With Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif
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Oslo, Norway - Secretary Kerry met today in Oslo with his Iranian counterpart Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. The two discussed progress on the continuing implementation of the JCPOA, including issues related to banking and relief of nuclear-related sanctions.
The United States Calls for Restraint on the Ethiopia-Eritrea Border
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Washington, DC - The United States is gravely concerned about the military action that took place on the Ethiopia-Eritrea border, June 12 and 13. As both Ethiopia and Eritrea are party to the 2000 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and there cannot be a military solution, we call for both sides to exercise restraint and engage in political dialogue.
Norway Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
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Washington, DC - Yesterday, President Obama submitted to Congress for its review an Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Norway Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting With Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez
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Washington, DC - Secretary Kerry met with his Venezuelan counterpart Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, today on the margins of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States.
Closure of Opposition Political Society Al-Wefaq in Bahrain
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Washington, DC - We are deeply troubled by today’s alarming move by the Government of Bahrain to dissolve the opposition political society, Al-Wefaq. We are following this situation closely and urge Bahraini officials to reconsider this decision. As we have consistently maintained, peaceful criticism of the government plays a vital role in inclusive, pluralistic societies. Bahrain has made some progress in addressing the concerns and grievances of its citizens since the events of 2011.
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