April 2012
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WatchU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks to the National Confederation of Industries in Brasilia, Brazil, April 16, 2012.
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The New Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization...
About the Author: Kathryn Nash serves as a Foreign Affairs Officer in the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations.
On April 17, the first-ever Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO), Rick Barton, will discuss how the bureau is working to prevent violent conflict and respond when crises do break out. You can join him for a live chat on...
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Dr. Jim Yong Kim Elected World Bank President
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State
Washington, DC
April 16, 2012
I am delighted that the World Bank Board of Directors has selected Dr. Jim Yong Kim to serve as president through a transparent and competitive process. Dr. Kim is an excellent selection to lead the World Bank forward, build consensus with donor and borrowing countries, and encourage the increasingly...
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Travel Diary: President Obama, Secretary Clinton...
More: Trip Page | Interactive Travel Map | White House Blog — President Obama at the Summit of the Americas Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accompanied President Barack Obama for the Sixth Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia from April 13-15. There, the U.S. delegation met with democratically-elected heads of state and government from throughout the Hemisphere to...
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Announcement of Ten-Year Visa Validity for...
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 15, 2012
The State Department is pleased to announce an increase in the validity of visas for Colombians traveling on a temporary basis to the United States from five years to ten years. This means that most Colombian applicants who qualify for a B-category non-immigrant visa may be issued a 120-month, multiple-entry visa.
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Fulbright and Academic Exchange Programs in China
About the Author: Marianne Craven serves as Managing Director of Academic Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
Last month, I traveled to Beijing and Xi’an with Matt McMahon, the Fulbright Chief for East Asia. It was the first time I had been to China, and I was excited to see firsthand Fulbright and other Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs exchange...
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Military Violence in Guinea-Bissau
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Spokesperson Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 14, 2012
We strongly condemn the attempt by certain elements of the military to forcibly seize power and undermine the legitimate civilian leadership of Guinea-Bissau. We regret that they have chosen to disrupt the democratic process, which already was challenged by the opposition’s call to...
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Women's Entrepreneurship in the Americas...
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 13, 2012
Investing in women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is one of the best ways to simultaneously achieve economic, financial, and social impact. Research shows that women-owned SMEs are significant accelerators of economic growth. Because women are also responsible for nearly two-thirds of worldwide consumer spending,...
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Investing With Impact: Building Partnerships for a...
Kris Balderston, Special Representative for Global Partnerships, will hold a conversation with Kirsty Jenkinson, Director, Marketing & Enterprise Program, World Resources Institute on “Investing with Impact: Building Partnerships for a Better Tomorrow.” The conversation will highlight how government and business are working together to promote lasting change and innovation around...
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Travel Diary: Secretary Clinton Travels to...
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Colombia, Brazil, and Belgium from April 13 to April 19. Secretary Clinton will accompany President Obama for the Sixth Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia from April 13-15. There, the U.S. delegation will meet with democratically-elected heads of state and government from throughout the Hemisphere to strengthen ties, expand...
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G8 Foreign Ministers Statement
Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
April 12, 2012
Following is the text of a statement released on behalf of the G8 Foreign Ministers:
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We, the G-8 Foreign Ministers, condemn the launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), which is a violation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1695, 1718, and 1874. Sharing the view that the launch undermines...
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Interim President of Mali Sworn-in
Press Statement Victoria Nuland Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 12, 2012
The United States welcomes the April 12 inauguration of Diouncounda Traore as interim President of Mali to head a transition government tasked with organizing elections. We commend the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in working to restore civilian rule to Mali and its...
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U.S. Hosts G-8 Foreign Ministers Meeting
More: G-8 Foreign Ministers Meeting Chair’s Statement On April 11-12, 2012, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton hosted her G-8 counterparts for the G-8 Foreign Ministers Meeting at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. During the opening plenary on April 11, Secretary Clinton said: “I greatly appreciate this opportunity to discuss in person the many global issues that require...
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