International Day of Peace Overshadowed by Russian Invasion in Ukraine

Today, September 21, International Day of Peace, we reaffirm our conviction that responsible diplomacy is the only way to resolve this crisis and we call on the entire world not to divert attention from what is happening in Ukraine. Read More»

Admiral Faller’s visit signals interest by the United States in continuing to partner with Uruguay

Admiral Faller’s visit signals interest by the United States in continuing to partner with Uruguay PRESS RELEASE April 3, 2021 Admiral Craig S. Faller, Commander of U.S. Southern Command, will visit Uruguay on April 6-7, 2021. This will be the latest in a series of high-level visits from U.S. officials, highlighting the strong partnership between ... Read More»

The U.S. Role in International Organizations’ Response to COVID-19

The United States is by far the most generous and reliable contributor to crisis response and humanitarian action through the United Nations and dozens of international organizations. U.S. assistance, monetary and in-kind contributions, expertise and technology, are indispensable to the effort to combat COVID-19.  Read More»

Statement by U.S. Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft

Ambassador Kelly Craft Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York, NY October 17, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today’s election of the former Maduro regime in Venezuela to the UN Human Rights Council is an embarrassment to the United Nations and a tragedy for the people of Venezuela. I am personally aggrieved that ... Read More»

Remarks by President Trump to the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

The White House Office of the Press Secretary United Nations Headquarters New York, New York September 24, 2019 10:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Thank you very much.  Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, distinguished delegates, ambassadors, and world leaders: Seven decades of history have passed through this hall, in all of their richness and drama.  Where I ... Read More»

United States Provides Additional Humanitarian Aid to Venezuelans Who Have Fled Their Country

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson April 10, 2019 United States Provides Additional Humanitarian Aid to Venezuelans Who Have Fled Their Country Today, Vice President Pence announced that the United States is providing nearly $61 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support the regional response for the 3.4 million Venezuelans who have fled ... Read More»

Ambassador Haley on the Timeline for Venezuelan Presidential Elections

United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy January 25, 2018 Press Release: Ambassador Haley on the Timeline for Venezuelan Presidential Elections In 2017, the Maduro regime held fraudulent gubernatorial and mayoral elections and unconstitutionally revoked the legitimate governing power of the freely elected National Assembly. Now, the illegitimate Constituent ... Read More»

Remarks by Secretary Tillerson at the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on D.P.R.K.

Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State United Nations, New York City December 15, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to speak today. On behalf of the United States, I thank Japan and Foreign Minister Kono for convening this ministerial session on the growing threat from North Korea. Upon taking office, ... Read More»

Resolution 2371 (2017) Strengthening Sanctions on North Korea

U.S. Mission to the United Nations Press and Public Affairs Office August 5, 2017 Fact Sheet: Resolution 2371 (2017) Strengthening Sanctions on North Korea Resolution 2371 (2017), adopted unanimously by the United Nations Security Council on August 5, 2017, strengthens UN sanctions on North Korea in response to its two intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests ... Read More»

Daughter of South Asian immigrants becomes U.N. ambassador

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will serve as the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Vice President Pence administered the oath of office to Haley on January 25. The U.S. Senate voted 96-4 the previous night in favor of her nomination. Haley, the daughter of immigrants from India, was the first female governor of South Carolina ... Read More»
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