Department of State Press Releases

• Published on January 11, 2017 - 16:57 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: FY 2017 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees and Other Vulnerable ...

  Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPNE-17-005-058612 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.519 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East and South Asia Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Proposal …

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• Published on January 7, 2017 - 13:52 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon Travels to Afghanistan and Austria

  Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and other senior government officials. Ambassador Shannon underscored the strong …

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• Published on January 4, 2017 - 22:19 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Assistant Secretary Biswal Travel to India

  Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal will travel to India on her final visit in her official capacity. She will travel to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai, India, January 5-12, where she will meet …

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• Published on December 16, 2016 - 15:09 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Kazakhstan's Independence Day

  On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Kazakhstan as you celebrate your Independence Day and 25th anniversary of independence on this December 16. The United States was the first country in …

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• Published on December 13, 2016 - 15:30 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Transitional ...

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-105. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: February 13, 2017 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on December 12, 2016 - 20:24 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Brussels Conference on Afghanistan: October 4-5, 2016

  Main Outcomes More than one hundred countries and international organizations gathered in Brussels on October 4-5 to renew their partnership with Afghanistan. Building on the commitments made at the 2012 Tokyo Conference and 2014 London Conference, the …

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• Published on December 10, 2016 - 00:05 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Ambassador David Saperstein's Travel to India and Bangladesh

  Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom David Saperstein will travel to India and Bangladesh, from December 11-22, to discuss religious freedom with government officials, civil society representatives, and a range of leaders representing …

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• Published on December 4, 2016 - 17:22 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Heart of Asia Ministerial Intervention

  As delivered It is an honor to join all the distinguished participants at this year’s Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference. On behalf of President Obama and Secretary Kerry, I want to express our appreciation for your continued support to Afghanistan and …

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• Published on November 28, 2016 - 16:52 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: The Struggle Against Terrorism: Lessons Learned & Next Steps

  Thank you John and to MIT’s Center for International Studies for bringing us together this afternoon. It’s always wonderful to be back among familiar faces in Cambridge. I want to make sure we have plenty of time for questions later, so let’s dive right in …

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• Published on November 17, 2016 - 16:16 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Benefits of U.S.-Pakistan Economic Cooperation

  Our economic partnership with Pakistan, a growing country of over 190 million, directly benefits America by creating well-paying U.S. jobs, promoting U.S. businesses and exports, and advancing scientific progress in critical areas. The following are some …

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• Published on November 15, 2016 - 21:33 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Retirement of Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard G. Olson

  On behalf of the entire State Department, I congratulate Ambassador Rick Olson on his retirement after three decades of dedicated service to the country. Rick is quite simply one of our most distinguished diplomats, a career member of the Senior Foreign …

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• Published on October 27, 2016 - 19:15 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Statement at the 16th Indian Ocean Rim Association Council of Ministers Meeting

  As Prepared for Delivery Madame Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi of the Republic of Indonesia, Secretary General K.V. Bhagirath, distinguished delegates and guests, I am honored to convey to you the greetings of Secretary of State John Kerry and his …

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• Published on October 25, 2016 - 22:17 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Strengthening ...

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-096. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 19, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on October 25, 2016 - 22:17 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Strengthening ...

  This is the announcement of funding opportunity number, DRLA-DRLAQM-16-097. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: December 19, 2016 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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• Published on October 25, 2016 - 00:13 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Terrorist Attack in Quetta

  The United States condemns the terrorist attack on the police training center in Quetta. We extend our condolences to the victims and their families, including the police cadets who are embarking on careers of public service. We stand with the people of …

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• Published on October 20, 2016 - 21:11 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Under Secretary Shannon Travels to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan

  U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon will visit Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, October 24–29. This will be Under Secretary Shannon’s first visit to Central Asia. Under Secretary Shannon will commemorate each state’s …

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• Published on October 17, 2016 - 22:14 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: The United States and Pakistan - Strong and Enduring Economic Partnership

  Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan and U.S. Trade Representative Michael B. Froman convened the U.S.-Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council in Islamabad, Pakistan on October 18, 2016. The United States and Pakistan …

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• Published on October 15, 2016 - 18:39 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Assistant Secretary Malinowski and Coordinator Painter Travel to Costa Rica for the Freedom Online ...

  Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski and Coordinator for Cyber Issues Christopher Painter will travel to Costa Rica October 15 to 18. Assistant Secretary Malinowski will lead the U.S. delegation to the fifth Freedom …

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• Published on October 15, 2016 - 18:39 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Global Economic Forecast: Prospects for Growth, Innovation, and Development

  As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for that introduction and it’s great to be out here for Member’s Weekend – with virtually all my time spent in DC, I often fear that the Pacific Council might eject me for absenteeism, so I’m always grateful for the …

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• Published on October 14, 2016 - 22:56 GMT

  

  South and Central Asia: Acting Special Envoy Arsalan Suleman Travels to Uzbekistan

  Acting Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Arsalan Suleman will travel to Uzbekistan from October 17-22. During his trip, he will attend the 43rd session of the Council of OIC Foreign Ministers in Tashkent. While in Uzbekistan, …

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