The United States has acknowledged that Pakistan is an important partner in supporting a secure and stable Afghanistan. Speaking at a briefing in Washington‚ a State Department spokesperson said Pakistan’s own security and stability is tied with successful outcome in Afghanistan. Commenting on recent visit by Special Advisor to Prime Minister‚ Sartaj Aziz to Kabul‚ […]
Wendy Sherman visits Yemen to discuss way forward to a peaceful democratic transition Washington DC: (Thursday, January 26, 2012) Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs at US State Department Wendy Sherman traveled to Yemen yesterday, January 25. While there, she met with Vice President Abdo Rabbo Mansour al-Hadi, other senior government officials, Yemeni civil […]
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Terrorist Designations of Yassin Chouka, Monir Chouka and Mevlut Kar Washington DC: (Thursday, January 26, 2012) Today, the US Department of State designated Yassin Chouka, Monir Chouka and Mevlut Kar as Specially Designated Global Terrorists under section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224. The consequences of these designations include a prohibition against engaging in transactions with […]
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Nigeria: US condemns attacks in Kano and Bauchi State Washington DC: (Tuesday, January 24, 2012) The United States has strongly condemnd the terrorist attacks in the city of Kano and Bauchi state in Nigeria over the past several days. Expressing its grief and condolence to the bereaved families, the US State Department stated, “We extend […]
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21st Century Statecraft Month: Digital Engagements January 23-27 The U.S. Department of State has designated January 2012 as 21st Century Statecraft month. Twenty-first Century Statecraft complements traditional foreign policy by harnessing and adapting the digital networks and technologies of today’s interconnected world. The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Missions abroad have developed a range […]
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UN Signs agreement for relocation and resettlement of Camp Ashraf in Iraq Iraq, Monday, December 26, 2011: Yesterday the United Nations and the Government of Iraq signed an important agreement on the temporary relocation and eventual resettlement of the more than 3,000 residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq. While expressing its views over the agreement, […]
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Ambassador Imad Moustapha called back to Syria In an interesting news development coming out of Washington, the Syrian Embassy has confirmed that the Syrian Ambassador to the US, Imad Moustapha, will be heading back home. The news was confirmed on Tuesday, October 25. The person of interest will be travelling to Damascus to receive further […]