U.S. Statement on World Health Assembly Agenda Item 14
The U.S. believes the draft decision on item 14 fails to meet our shared objective of a World Health Assembly focused purely on public health.
Secretary Azar Remarks on the Importance of Vaccination
Secretary Azar: "Vaccines are some of the most thoroughly tested medical products we have. Vaccines are safe, effective, and lifesaving. But around the world, complacency…
Plenary Statement 72nd World Health Assembly
Secretary Azar: "Last year, we marked the 100th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic, which killed more than 50 million people. Soon after, in 1919,…
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review for Nicaragua
We remain deeply concerned about the government’s continued human rights violations and abuses, and violent response to peaceful protests that began in April 2018.
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review of North Korea
The United States urges North Korea to adhere to its international human rights obligations and commitments.
Ambassador Shea’s Statement at the WTO General Council Meeting (agenda items 4, 6, 7)
"For the sake of clarity, let me begin by repeating what I said at last December’s General Council meeting: if WTO Members say that we…
U.S. Statement at the Universal Periodic Review for Democratic Republic of the Congo
The United States is encouraged by President Tshisekedi’s commitment to host a Human Rights Dialogue with the United States.
Statement by Ambassador Shea at the WTO Trade Negotiations Committee/Heads of Delegation Meeting
"I want to thank you, Director General for reminding all of us of the re-commitment our Ministers made during MC-11 to our existing notification obligations…
Arms Control and International Security: Lessons From Disarmament History for the CEND Initiative
When we emphasize the degree to which the CEND initiative learns lessons from the past about how it is futile — and can be counterproductive…
U.S. Strongly Condemns the Iranian Regime’s Crackdown on Women Activists
The United States strongly condemns the Iranian regime’s growing crackdown on women advocating for their human rights. Yasmin Aryani, Monireh Arabshahi, and Mojgan Keshavarz have…
Increased Violence in Northwest Syria
The United States is alarmed by the escalation of violence in Idlib and northern Hama. Ongoing Russian and regime airstrikes, along with attacks by Hayat…
U.S. Statement: Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
As we continue fisheries subsidies negotiations in the Rules Negotiating Group, discussions have all too often devolved into abstract debates on definitions, fisheries management regimes,…
Special Representative Ambassador James Jeffrey Travels to Turkey and Switzerland
Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ambassador James Jeffrey and Deputy Assistant Secretary and Special Envoy…
Statements by the United States at the April 26, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the April 26 WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting.
Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance to Rukban
The United States is appalled by the Assad regime’s decision to reject the UN request to deliver a convoy of urgently needed humanitarian aid from…
Nuclear Disarmament Colloquium: Closing Remarks
As we work with international partners to make this emerging dialogue a reality, I think the approach and the insights that animate today’s colloquium are…
Statement by the United States at the April 11, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the April 11 WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting.
Procedures to Enhance Transparency and Strengthen Notification Requirements Under WTO Agreements
The proposal circulated for today’s meeting is a culmination of improvements based on the work of all of the co-sponsors, the extremely helpful Member feedback…
