Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 16, 2018 The Republic of Turkey and the United States, as allies and strategic partners, reaffirm their mutual and unequivocal commitment to each other’s security and defense.As Allies within NATO and strategic partners for over 65 years, both nations consider their relations as vital to furthering …
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Secretary Tillerson (Feb. 16): “I want to reaffirm the deep and important relationship between the United States and Turkey. Ours is not an alliance of convenience or of temporary interest. It is a time-tested alliance built on common interest and mutual respect.” Full Text» More» Trip Page» U.S.-Lebanon Strategic Partnership Secretary Tillerson (Feb. 16): “We’re …
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Secretary Tillerson travels to Amman, Jordan; Ankara, Turkey; Beirut, Lebanon; Cairo, Egypt; and Kuwait City, Kuwait, February 11–16. In Jordan, the Secretary will meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein and Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Al-Safadi. The Secretary will underscore the enduring strength of the U.S.-Jordan relationship, engage with the Jordanian …
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“The potential for a North Korean missile or parts of it to affect civilian aircraft is real,” Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said at a January 16 meeting in Vancouver with ministers from 20 nations who gathered to discuss security and stability in the Korean Peninsula. The meeting brought together nations committed to stopping North …
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Secretary Tillerson (Jan. 17): “A stable, unified, and independent Syria ultimately requires post-Assad leadership in order to be successful. Continued U.S. presence to ensure the lasting defeat of ISIS will also help pave the way for legitimate local civil authorities to exercise responsible governance of their liberated areas.”
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Secretary Tillerson (Nov. 28): “The preservation of our liberty begins with guaranteeing that our people can live in safety. To that end, the U.S. places the highest importance on security relationships with European allies, including NATO.”
Read More» Secretary Tillerson: In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) on November 25 and the accompanying 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the United States reaffirms its commitment to defending the rights of women and girls to live free from violence.
Read More» Secretary Tillerson: Please accept my best wishes and those of the Government of the United States as you celebrate the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.
Read More» Secretary Tillerson spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Secretary Tillerson conveyed to the Foreign Minister his profound concern over the detentions of Turkish national employees of our diplomatic mission to Turkey and of several American citizens.
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The United States does not recognize the Kurdistan Regional Government’s unilateral referendum held on Monday.
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Secretary Tillerson (Sept. 11): “Today we remember the victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, and honor the heroes who valiantly saved many lives that day, even sacrificing their own.”
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Secretary Tillerson (Aug. 15): “The release of the 2016 International Religious Freedom Report details the status of religious freedom in 199 countries and territories, and provides insights as to significant and growing challenges.
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U.S. Secretary Rex W. Tillerson traveled to Manila, Philippines on August 5 to participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum, the East Asia Summit Ministerial, the U.S.- ASEAN Ministerial, and the Lower Mekong Initiative Ministerial. Since 1967, ASEAN has made remarkable strides in maintaining peace across Southeast Asia, accelerating economic growth, and …
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Secretary Tillerson delivered remarks to the press, addressing the Administration’s foreign policy goals and providing an update on developments taking place around the world.
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July 9-10, 2017 Istanbul Secretary Tillerson traveled to Istanbul, Turkey, July 9–10, where he met with senior Turkish officials to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues. Remarks to the Staff of the U.S. Consulate General Istanbul ; Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, Istanbul, Turkey Remarks at the World Petroleum Council Congress Opening Ceremony ; Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson; Istanbul, Turkey
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Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC – July 5, 2017 U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will accompany President Donald J. Trump on travel to Hamburg, Germany, July 5–9. Secretary Tillerson will then make his first official visit to Kyiv, Ukraine on July 9, where he will meet President Poroshenko and with young reformers from government …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State Washington, DC – July 5, 2017 Before I depart for the G20 summit in Hamburg, I would like to comment on the current situation in Syria, which is a topic the President will raise in his meeting with Russian President Putin. First, parties in Syria must ensure stability on …
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Statement by Secretary Tillerson U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson May 3, 2017 Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting the fundamental principles of a free press around the world. We honor those men and women who work tirelessly, often at great personal risk, to tell the stories …
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Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial Session on D.P.R.K. Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State United Nations, New York City April 28, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: I shall now make a further statement in my capacity as Secretary of State of the United States. First, I appreciate all of the statements that have been …
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivers a statement at the Department of State.
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By DipNote Bloggers on April 12, 2017 Today U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia. Secretary Tillerson discussed a range of global issues and challenges including counterterrorism efforts, cyberspace, and bilateral relations as well as other areas of common interest such as the …
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. will confront anyone who commits crimes against ‘innocents’, while attending a ceremony commemorating a German Nazi massacre committed in Italy in 1944.
Read More» Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State Palm Beach, Florida – April 6, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good evening, all. I particularly want to try to just give you a little bit of background on how we got to the statements by the President and the actions that were taken tonight. As you’re well aware, Bashar al-Assad has carried …
Read More»![U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stands with NATO colleagues for family photo at the NATO Foreign Ministerial in Brussels, Belgium, on March 31, 2017. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/91/2017/04/32941073223_e5518cc3f3_k-750x450.jpg "Secretary Tillerson Stands With NATO Colleagues for NATO Foreign Ministerial Family Photo in Brussels")
NATO Foreign Ministerial Intervention Remarks Rex W. Tillerson ,Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium – March 31, 2017 Good morning, Secretary General and my fellow ministers, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. Let me be very clear at the outset of my remarks: the U.S. commitment to NATO is strong and this Alliance remains the bedrock …
Read More»![U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu shake hands after their joint press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ankara, Turkey, on March 30, 2017. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](https://d2v9ipibika81v.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/91/2017/04/33355840420_a53d449d63_k-750x450.jpg "Secretary TIllerson and Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu Shake Hands After Their Joint Press Conference in Ankara")
Rex W. Tillerson , Secretary of State Turkish Foreign Ministry Ankara, Turkey – March 30, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: (In progress) Minister Cavusoglu, and I am privileged to be visiting Turkey today, a NATO ally and a friend of the United States in a very turbulent part of the world. I met with President Erdogan and the foreign minister …
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“Out of deep respect and admiration for the great and distinguished leader of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, I am deeply honored and proud as a representative of the American people to pay my respects to the Turkish nation and to this great leader.”
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“I wish a joyful and prosperous Nowruz to all those around the world celebrating this ancient tradition that marks the beginning of spring and the beginning of a new year.” – Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State
Read More» Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 9, 2017 On March 22, Secretary Tillerson will host the foreign ministers and senior leaders of the Global Coalition working to defeat ISIS. This meeting will take place at the Department of State in Washington D.C., and will be the first meeting of the full Coalition, …
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Secretary Tillerson (March 6): The annual State of Global Partnership report, released during Global Partnership Week, features public-private partnerships across the State Department and USAID that aim to address at least one of the 17 sustainable goals. Report Greetings, Deputy Special Representative Thomas Debass The Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Bonn, Germany, February 15-17 to participate in the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. This will be his first official trip as Secretary of State. While in Bonn, Secretary Tillerson will participate in several G-20 sessions as well as bilateral meetings. Secretary Tillerson will also meet with counterparts …
Read More» Throughout my career, including as Secretary of State, I have stood strongly in support of the LGBTI community, recognizing that respect for human rights must include respect for all individuals. LGBTI employees serve as proud members of the State Department and valued colleagues dedicated to the service of our country. For the past several years, …
Read More» August 24, 2016 Op-Ed by Vice President Joseph Biden Milliyet Newspaper Last month, in the face of a violent attempted coup, thousands of brave citizens of Turkey—ordinary men and women—left the safety of their homes and took to the streets, filling Taksim Square and public spaces all across the country. Amid gunshots and explosions, …
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While in Ankara, the Vice President will meet with President Erdogan and Prime Minister Yildirim to discuss the U.S.-Turkey relationship and a range of issues of importance to both nations.
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July 19, 2016 The White House Office of the Press Secretary The President spoke by phone today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and again strongly condemned last week’s attempt to violently remove the democratically-elected civilian government of Turkey and expressed his support for Turkish democracy. The President lauded the Turkish people’s resolve against this …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary The President spoke today by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the situation in Syria and U.S.-Turkish cooperation in the fight against terrorism. The President condemned and offered condolences for the February 17 terrorist attack in Ankara, which killed and wounded both military personnel and …
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