6th U.S.-China Strategic Security Dialogue
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Washington, DC - The United States and China held the 6th Strategic Security Dialogue (SSD) on June 5, 2016, which included candid, constructive discussions between the two sides on strategic security issues – including maritime issues and the DPRK.
4th Annual U.S.-Pakistan Business Opportunities Conference
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Washington, DC - The Government of the United States and the Government of Pakistan convened the fourth annual U.S.-Pakistan Business Opportunities Conference on June 2-3 in New York City. Hundreds of U.S. and Pakistani business leaders joined government officials to explore commercial opportunities and expand business-to-business linkages. The 2016 conference, the first to be held in the United States, built upon President Barack Obama’s and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s October 2015 commitment to expand bilateral trade and investment.
Tunisia Signs $500 million Loan Guarantee Agreement with the United States
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Washington, DC - Today, Tunisia signed a loan guarantee agreement with the United States that will allow Tunisia to access up to $500 million in affordable financing from international capital markets, delivering on President Obama’s discussions with Tunisian President Caid Essebsi in May 2015. The loan guarantee underscores the United States’ enduring commitment to the people of Tunisia and their democratic transition. It is designed to support Tunisia as it pursues important economic reforms that will provide the foundation for growth and prosperity, while also furthering Tunisia’s ability to access global capital markets.
On the Occasion of Sweden's National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Sweden as you celebrate the 207th anniversary of the adoption of your constitution on June 6.
Deputy Secretary Antony Blinken's Travel to Beijing
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Washington, DC - Deputy Secretary Antony J. Blinken will travel to Beijing, China, on June 5-6, 2016, to lead the U.S. delegation to the 6th U.S. - China Strategic Security Dialogue (SSD) and to participate in the 8th U.S. - China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED).
On the Occasion of Denmark's National Day, "Grundlovsdag"
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Denmark on the 167th anniversary of the adoption of your constitution on June 5.
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