Today, on World AIDS Day, we mourn the loss of more than 40 million people to AIDS-related illnesses since the start of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Lives taken far too soon, families shattered, communities left with permanent scars. Over the last two decades, we have made extraordinary advances in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The U.S. President’s ... Read More»

Ambassador Wood emphasized the United States’ commitment to work to prevent the recurrence of atrocities by the military regime against the people of Burma and reiterated the call for an immediate end to the violence along with accountability and justice for victims. The Ambassador expressed U.S. support for a genuine and inclusive political dialogue to ... Read More»

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield will serve as Head of Delegation and will be accompanied by Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Michele Sison, National Security Council Senior Director for African Affairs Judd Devermont, and other U.S. officials. Read More»

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield thanked Foreign Minister Safadi for His Majesty King Abdullah II and the Jordanian Government’s generous humanitarian contributions providing critical aid to the Palestinian people. The Ambassador and Foreign Minister discussed Jordan’s role as a key U.S. partner and regional leader in laying the foundations for a process leading towards an enduring two-state solution ... Read More»

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield expressed appreciation to Foreign Minister Al Thani for Qatar’s vital leadership in helping to facilitate the release of hostages from Hamas and other groups, as well as a humanitarian pause to get humanitarian aid into Gaza. The Ambassador further underscored the United States’ support for efforts toward extending the pause, so that more ... Read More»