U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission Working Group on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges
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Washington, DC - The U.S.-Georgia Strategic Partnership Commission's (SPC) Working Group on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges met on November 13 in Washington to advance cooperation in the areas of public outreach, education, health, and cultural and sports exchanges. The meeting builds on the November 2 plenary session of the SPC hosted in Washington by Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Assistant Secretary Victoria Nuland during the visit of Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili.
Secretary of State John Kerry Travels to France, Belgium, Kosovo, Serbia, Cyprus, and Greece
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris, France, on November 30 to join President Obama for the opening of COP-21 in Paris.
Secretary of State John Kerry's Call with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi
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Washington, DC - Secretary Kerry spoke by phone today with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi in advance of the climate conference in Paris that begins later this month.
White House on the Passing of Former Republic of Korea President Kim Young-sam
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Washington, DC - On behalf of the American people, we send our heartfelt condolences to the people of the Republic of Korea for the passing of former President Kim Young-sam.
Burundi Executive Order
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Washington, DC - President Obama today issued a new Executive Order (E.O.) declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the situation in Burundi. The Executive Order is not targeted at the people of Burundi, but rather is aimed at activities by individuals within the government and armed groups that contribute to the turmoil there, including threats to peace and security, actions that undermine democratic institutions, and human rights abuses.
Plenary Meeting of the Global Coalition to Counter-ISIL
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Washington, DC - Following the recent barbaric attacks claimed by ISIL in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad, and other locations in recent weeks, Vice President Biden today joined senior diplomatic representatives from the 65 members of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL who gathered for a plenary session at the State Department to review progress made and discuss where we can redouble and expand our efforts as a coalition.
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