U.S. Department of State - Highlights

U.S.-Italy Relationship

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Secretary Clinton (Feb. 9): "I want to underscore how confident we are in Italy, in Italy's future, in the extraordinary commitment that Prime Minister Monti and his government are bringing to the challenges confronting the Italian people..."

Meeting With Italian Prime Minister

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

President Obama (Feb. 9): "We discussed a wide range of diplomatic concern, including the situation in Syria, where we both have a great interest in ending the outrageous bloodshed..."

2012 American Film Showcase

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Feb. 9: The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the USC School of Cinematic Arts announced 29 films selected for the American Film Showcase, an international cultural diplomacy initiative that brings people together worldwide through film.

Daily Press Briefing: Iranian Oil

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Spokesperson Nuland (Feb. 9): "We are working with countries around the world, including India, that maintain strong oil relationships with Iran, encouraging all of them to reduce their dependence on Iranian crude."

U.S. Mission Iraq

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Deputy Secretary Nides (Feb. 8): "We have a robust diplomatic presence. We have a diplomatic presence both up north and down south and in Baghdad. We have been fully and completely engaged..."

21st Century Foreign Policy Tool

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Special Representative Lewis (Feb. 7): "Global partnerships which put aside individual philosophies and focus on solutions are essential to solving these global challenges and to building a more stable and secure world."

Working With Haiti

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Secretary Clinton (Feb. 8): "Prime Minister Conille is working very hard alongside President Martelly and other leaders in Haiti to give Haitians the future that they deserve, and we are proud to be your partner and your friend in this very important undertaking.

The U.S.-Philippines Alliance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Assistant Secretary Campbell (Feb. 7): "Our efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Philippine alliance are part of a broader strategy by the Obama Administration to increase American strategic engagement and focus in the Asia-Pacific region."

The Defense Trade Advisory Group

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Feb. 7: The Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG), a private-sector panel that provides advice to the U.S. Government on the policy and regulation of U.S. defense trade, is now accepting membership applications for the upcoming 2012-2014 term.

Recent Developments at Camp Ashraf

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Ambassador Fried (Feb. 7): "The U.S. has and continues to welcome and support the peaceful temporary relocation and eventual permanent resettlement of the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq."

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