U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shakes hands with UK Foreign Secretary William Hague at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, United Kingdom, April 10, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

Highlights from the first stops in Secretary Kerry’s first international trip, including London, Berlin, Paris, and Rome. [Go to http://video.state.gov for more video and text transcript.]

About the Author: Karen Maxfield serves in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom.

On Sunday night, John Kerry arrived in London to begin his first overseas visit as Secretary of State, and we could not have been more pleased to welcome him to the United Kingdom for the inaugural leg of his journey. As he said in a press conference, it is no accident “the remarkable partner that is the United Kingdom” was selected as his first stop. This enthusiasm was shared by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague, who tweeted a warm greeting to Secretary Kerry in honor of the “special” bilateral relationship.

The Secretary began the day by participating in a working breakfast with British Prime Minister David Cameron at Number 10 Downing Street, where the pair discussed U.S.-EU trade negotiations.… more »

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks with United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague in London, United Kingdom on February 25, 2013. A text transcript can be found at http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2013/02/205156.htm

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, and UK Foreign Secretary William Hague visit the House of Commons at UK Parliament in London, United Kingdom, February 25, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry waves as he exits U.S. Air Force Boeing 757 upon arrival to London, United Kingdom, February 24, 2013, during his inaugural overseas trip as Secretary of State. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks with the traveling press corps aboard U.S. Air Force Boeing 757 en route to London, the United Kingdom, February 24, 2013. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

About the Author: Richard Buangan serves as Director of Digital Engagement at the U.S. Department of State.

Earlier today, Secretary of State John Kerry departed on his inaugural overseas trip as Secretary of State. From February 24 to March 6, he will travel to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

The Secretary will begin his trip in London, the United Kingdom, where he will meet with senior British officials to discuss the range of bilateral and global issues on which we are closely coordinating. British Foreign Secretary William Hague already tweeted his delight to be hosting Secretary Kerry’s first overseas stop. Tweet us your thoughts…more »

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From February 24 to March 6, Secretary of State John Kerry is traveling to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Follow his trip on www.state.gov.

Press Statement
Victoria Nuland
Department Spokesperson
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
February 19, 2013

From February 24 to March 6, Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. MORE