Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States on Yemen and the Region
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Washington, DC - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America express their concern over escalating tensions in the region and the dangers posed by Iranian destabilizing activity to peace and security both in Yemen and the broader region, including attacks on the oil tankers at Fujairah on 12 May and in the Gulf of Oman on 13 June. These attacks threaten the international waterways that we all rely on for shipping. Ships and their crews must be allowed to pass through international waters safely. We call on Iran to halt any further actions which threaten regional stability, and urge diplomatic solutions to de-escalate tensions.
Trump offers Palestinian Authority $50 Billion Dollar Deal
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Washington, DC - President Trump, working through peace-plan architect Jared Kushner, has just announced a key element of the long-awaited ‘Deal of the Century’. It consists of $50 BILLION dollars in economic aid to the Palestinian Authority (PA) as an integral component of a peace plan with Israel. And what was the Palestinian response? Absolute rejection. But why?
On the Centenary of the Founding of the International Labor Organization
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "The United States today celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the International Labor Organization (ILO). The dignitaries that convened in Paris in 1919 to end the Great War knew that any lasting peace needed to be rooted in the protection of individual rights, including the rights of workers and employers to associate freely and bargain collectively.
Welcoming Democratic Change in Moldova
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Washington, DC - The United States welcomes the Democratic Party’s announcement that it is withdrawing from government in favor of Prime Minister Maia Sandu and the coalition formed by the democratically-elected parliament.
Iceland National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "I extend my sincere congratulations on your National Day, on behalf of the people and Government of the United States.
Deputy Secretary John J. Sullivan’s Call with Republic of Korea Vice Foreign Minister Cho Sei-young
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Washington, DC - Deputy Secretary of State Sullivan John J. Sullivan spoke by phone last night in Washington D.C. with the newly appointed Republic of Korea Vice (ROK) Foreign Minister Cho Sei-young.
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