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Egypt's Leadership in the Arab World

Secretary Clinton (Sept. 28): "It is clear that Egypt’s leadership in the Arab world and in the region and beyond is key to regional progress. And I was very pleased that Egypt has recognized the Transitional National Council in Libya." Full Text»

U.S.-India Partnership

Deputy Secretary Burns (Sept. 27): "The tangible economic benefits of our relations – for businesses big and small, for people in the middle class and those rising towards it – are irrefutable." Full Text»

Date: 09/27/2011 Description: Deputy Secretary of State William Burns; Strobe Talbott, Brookings Institution; Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Nirupama Rao. Photo by Sam Kittner/kittner.com

U.S.-Portugal Relationship

Secretary Clinton (Sept. 27): "Portugal has been a friend and an ally to the United States, and we greatly appreciate all the work that we do together around the world on key issues." Full Text»

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: Secretary's Travel

Spokesperson Nuland (Sept. 28): "Secretary Clinton will travel to the Dominican Republic on October 5 for the fourth Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas ministerial." Full Text»

U.S.-Ukraine Nuclear Security Cooperation

Secretary Clinton (Sept. 26): "We [are taking] yet another step in the strategic partnership between our nations. And in particular today, we are advancing our shared interests in making the world safer and more secure." Full Text»

U.S.-Rwanda Bilateral Investment Treaty

The U.S. Senate approved the U.S.-Rwanda Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) on Sept. 26 by unanimous consent. This treaty demonstrates Rwanda’s commitment to the economic reforms that will help enable sustainable economic development and opportunity. Full Text»

Secretary's Bilateral Meetings

Sept. 26: Readout on Secretary Clinton's bilateral meetings at the UN with the Foreign Ministers of China, Lebanon, Georgia, Colombia, and Vietnam, and a preview of her meeting with the Foreign Minister of Ukraine.

Guinea Demonstrations

Spokesperson Nuland (Sept. 28): "The United States calls on those who will gather to commemorate the second anniversary of the tragic 2009 pro-democracy demonstration...to do so peacefully, as violence undermines rule of law..." Full Text»

Roadside Bomb Attack in Afghanistan

Spokesperson Nuland (Sept. 27): "With this callous, targeted attack on innocent civilians, terrorists continue to demonstrate blatant disregard for the lives of innocent Afghans and attempt to undermine the cause of peace." Full Text»

National Security Benefits of the CTBT

Sept. 26: A legally binding global ban on nuclear explosive testing benefits U.S. national security, and U.S. ratification of the CTBT will also help enhance our leadership role in nonproliferation and strengthen our hand in pursuing tough actions against suspected proliferators. Full Text»

Progress for Israeli-Palestinian Talks

Secretary Clinton (Sept. 23): "The United States is very pleased that the Quartet was able to issue a statement today with a concrete and detailed proposal to begin negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians without delay or preconditions." Full Text» Briefing»

Features

Date: 2010 Location: Tayrona Natural National Park, Colombia Description: A close-up of the head and back of a lizard in the wild. The lizard's head is sky blue from the eyes to the neck, while the top is leaf-green. The lizard's back is green on the sides, with a silver streak up the middle.   © Contest submission by Alvaro Diaz
Colombia: Land of Contrasts

View entries from a photo contest in Colombia organized by the U.S. embassy and the Colombian Ministry of Interior and Justice, with support from El Tiempo. More»

Date: 02/09/2011 Description: QR Code for m.state.gov - State Dept Image
state.gov for Mobile

Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.govOther Government apps»

Date: 09/15/2011 Description: Hispanic Heritage Month 2011: Jaime Salcedo - State Dept Image
Hispanic Heritage Month 2011

Jaime Salcedo is responsible for the execution of over $1 billion construction programs in China and Russia. More»

Date: 09/14/2011 Description: Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez hosts a conference entitled, "The Role of Biotechnology in Advancing African Agriculture," at Chesapeake Farms, MD. - State Dept Image
State @ Work

Assistant Secretary Fernandez hosts a conference, "The Role of Biotechnology in Advancing African Agriculture," at Chesapeake Farms, MD. More»

Date: 06/14/2011 Description: Logo for IPhone App: State Department Seal and stylized image of an airplane in flight. - State Dept Image
State Department iPhone App

The "Smart Traveler" iPhone App is for U.S. travelers going abroad. More» Other Government apps»

 Description: The lighted Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, July 12, 2001. [© AP Images]
Background Notes

Background Notes include facts about land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. More»

Date: 2011 Description: Open Government Plan. - State Dept Image
Open Government Plan

The State Department has a longstanding history and commitment to sharing information with the public about the diplomatic work that we conduct.... More»

Date: 06/03/2011 Description: Logo for World IPv6 day. © Internet Society Image
World IPv6 Day

The State Department joined Facebook, Akamai, and other organizations in offering their content over IPv6 for a 24-hour “test flight.” More»

Date: 06/22/2011 Description: Former Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson delivers remarks during her recording of "The Ambassador Series" at the Sangamo Club in Springfield, Illinois. - State Dept Image
Public Diplomacy in Action

Tracey Ann Jacobson participated in "The Ambassador Series" to discuss what the State Department does around the world. More» Watch Now»

Date: 06/16/2009 Description: A demining technician from The HALO Trust conducts clearance operations in Georgia. - State Dept Image
Making the World Safer

The U.S. is the world’s leading provider of financial and technical assistance for countries seeking to build peace though conventional weapons destruction. More»

Date: 02/15/2011 Description: Screen shot of Opinion Space home page. - State Dept Image
Opinion Space

The U.S. Department of State is interested in your perspectives and input on a series of important foreign policy questions.  More»

Date: 01/07/2011 Description: Slate for live webcast of Conversations With America -  Haiti in 2011: The Way Forward on January 10, 2011, with Sam Worthington, President and CEO of InterAction, and Haiti Special Coordinator Thomas Adams. - State Dept Image
Conversations With America

These thought-provoking interviews between NGO leaders and State Department leadership are aired live online. More»