US Mission Geneva

As one of the world’s major traders, and as one of the major beneficiaries of the global trading system, China has a responsibility to take on a leading role at the WTO and to help shape future trade liberalization – and the United States again urges China to do so.

The United States recalls the courage of those who stand to defend and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, and we take this opportunity to again applaud and convey our appreciation of the essential work of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and its field missions.

The United States welcomes the agreements reached at the 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference to strengthen the global non-proliferation regime.

Our security also depends upon diplomats who can act in every corner of the world, from grand capitals to dangerous outposts; development experts who can strengthen governance and support human dignity; and intelligence and law enforcement that can unravel plots, strengthen justice systems, and work seamlessly with other countries.

The United States welcomes the agreements reached at the 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference to strengthen the global non-proliferation regime.

The highest priorities of U.S. national security are the safety of Americans at home and abroad and achieving a peaceful, stable world through global cooperation despite a flawed international system, President Obama says.

The U.S. proposal is designed to provide greater certainty in international copyright law. “We are pleased to be offering a proposal to establish clear, definite norms for the cross-border sharing of special format copies,” according to Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property David Kappos.

Feed the Future Initiative: Clear investment priorities, strong commitment from the highest level of leadership, transformational goals and the involvement of all stakeholders, especially civil society, NGOs and the private sector to create viable and energetic market-oriented agricultural economies.

At the 2010 World Health Assembly, the United States delegation led by Secretary Sebelius and Nils Daulaire reaffirmed its commitment to working with the World Health Organization and its member countries to improve the health of all nations.