Top U.S. Official Highlights U.S.-Africa Partnerships, Trade
The United States has a strong commitment to Africa, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns spent a week visiting several countries on the continent to reinforce that message.
Read moreU.S., Japan Make Progress in Trade Harmonization
Japan and the United States have made important progress on a range of trade and regulatory issues as well as on new areas of joint cooperation that will expand trade opportunities for producers and consumers in both countries.
Read moreSecretary Clinton on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
State’s Gottemoeller Interviewed by International Herald Tribune
Interview with Judy Dempsey from the International Herald Tribune and special contributor to the Munich Security Conference
Read moreFact Sheet on Non-Governmental Organizations in U.S.

The United States firmly believes that a robust civil society is necessary for democracy to thrive.
Read moreClinton Condemns Escalating Violence in Syria
Clinton condemned the escalating violence while charging the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad of “violent and brutal attacks on its own people.”
Read moreObama Has Overseen Major Shifts in U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States has ended its involvement in Iraq, focused its efforts on nuclear nonproliferation and security, and emphasized the importance of the Asia-Pacific region to American interests.
Read moreSpace Security – An American Perspective
Based on the U.S. National Space Policy and other Presidential guidance, we in the United States associate “space security” with the pursuit of those activities that ensure the sustainability, stability, safety, and free access to outer space in support of the vital interests of all nations.
Read moreAmbassador Kirk Announces U.S. Victory in Challenge to China’s Raw Materials Export Restraints
“Today’s report is a tremendous victory for the United States – particularly its manufacturers and workers,” Ambassador Kirk said.
Read moreUN Effectiveness: Transparency and Accountability
Transparency and accountability across all of the UN system remains a top priority for the United States. The U.S. Mission in Geneva is dedicated to ensuring that the UN Specialized Agencies located in Switzerland continually improve their administration and oversight to assure transparency and accountability. Consistent with the demands of world leaders for a more “efficient, effective, transparent and accountable Organization,” the United States has identified key areas where Member States can exercise greater oversight and increase transparency and accountability to ensure that funds are utilized efficiently and effectively for their intended purpose.
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