U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo speaks On Progress Toward Peace

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo speaks On Progress Toward Peace | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of State press release dated: December 11, 2020)


Press Statement of
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo

On Progress Toward Peace

The agreement reached yesterday between Israel and Morocco to normalize relations is another remarkable step toward peace. In the coming weeks, Israel and Morocco will assume full diplomatic relations. This agreement will also grant overflights and direct flights to and from Israel and will promote unfettered economic cooperation between Israeli and Moroccan companies. This significant step is the result of the hard, diplomatic work of many who have devoted their time and expertise to achieving an outcome that benefits both parties. I want to recognize the incredible efforts made by the professionals here at the Department of State who along...

Burkina Faso’s National Day | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of State press statement: December 11, 2020)

Statement by: Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State: On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I congratulate the people of Burkina Faso as you celebrate your 60th National Day. The friendship between our two peoples remains strong. We support your commitment to strengthen democratic institutions, advance peace and security, and promote economic growth. The United States values Burkina Faso’s important contributions to regional security, including to the G5 Sahel Joint Force and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and we stand with the people of Burkina Faso in the fight against violent extremism. The United States looks forward to deepening our cooperation in support of peace, security, and prosperity in the region and for our two ...

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at the IISS Manama Dialogue | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of State remarks release: December 4, 2020)

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at the IISS Manama Dialogue

SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you so much. Thanks, John, and thanks for that introduction and the thoughtful words at the beginning of your remarks. And I do remember our dinner back when my life was a little less busy, and sadly, the set of issues that we were discussing that night – the challenge of Iran’s nuclear program – still remains in front of us. I want to say greetings to His Majesty King Hamad, the Government of Bahrain, the IISS Manama Dialogue participants, esteemed ministers, and everybody joining all around the world both online and in person. Thanks for giving me this opportunity. It is truly an honor to open the 16th Manama Dialogue – my first time speak...

The United States Welcomes Major Milestone in Afghanistan Peace Negotiations | site |


(Information contained in U.S. Department of State press release dated: December 2, 2020)

Press statement by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: The United States welcomes the Agreement announced today by the negotiating teams from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban. This Agreement is a major milestone in the Afghanistan Peace Negotiations that have been underway since September 12, 2020. The Agreement codifies the rules and procedures the two sides have been negotiating since the start of talks. The teams made a number of important decisions that will guide their negotiations on a political roadmap and a comprehensive ceasefire. We congratulate both sides on their perseverance and willingness to find common ground. This achievement demonstrates that the Afghan Islamic Republic and Taliban are serious, able to overcome differences, and ready ...

Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo concerning Marking of Country of Origin | site |



(Information contained in U.S. Department of State press release: November 19, 2020)

Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: Today, the Department of State is initiating new guidelines to ensure that country of origin markings for Israeli and Palestinian goods are consistent with our reality-based foreign policy approach.  In accordance with this announcement, all producers within areas where Israel exercises the relevant authorities – most notably Area C under the Oslo Accords - will be required to mark goods as “Israel”, “Product of Israel”, or “Made in Israel” when exporting to the United States.  This approach recognizes that Area C producers operate within the economic and administrative framework of Israel and their goods should be treated accordingly...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo addresses recent Helicopter Crash in Egypt| site |


(November 13, 2020) - - On November 13, 2020 the U.S. Department of State provided the following statement issued by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo:

We mourn the terrible loss of five American soldiers who died yesterday in service of our country as a part of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in Egypt. Our great men and women in uniform put their lives on the line every day for our nation and for the sake of securing peace throughout the world. Alongside our servicemen, we also are saddened to learn of the deaths of one French and one Czech soldier. We pray for all of their families and for the quick recovery of the one injured American soldier who survived. May God bless our nation and these patriots....

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo commends Cease Fire in Libya| site |


(October 26, 2020) - - Today, October 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of State published the following statement made by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: We welcome the announcement of Libyans signing a nationwide, immediate ceasefire agreement at the UN-facilitated 5+5 Joint Military Commission talks in Geneva on October 23. We commend Libyan leadership on all sides for taking this courageous step. We also appreciate the vital role the UN Acting Special Representative of the Secretary General Stephanie Williams played in facilitating the talks. It is crucial for this progress to continue and for all parties to the conflict to support this success. As the agreement states, all foreign fighters must leave the country within 90 days and allow Libyans to decide their own future. We look forward to the outcomes of the UN-facilitated Libyan Political Dialogue Forum and to supporting ...

Statement of U.S. Secretary of State on the Release of Michael White| site |


(June 4, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State released the follows statement issued by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: We are bringing another American home. Michael White, a U.S. Navy veteran who has been wrongfully jailed in Iran for nearly two years, has been released. He is now on his way back to the United States, where we look forward to reuniting him with his family. I commend U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook for negotiating Mr. White’s release with the Iranians. I thank the Swiss government and the work of our diplomats for facilitating this successful diplomacy. While we are pleased that Iran was constructive in this matter, there is more work to do. The United States will not rest until we bring every American detained in Iran and around the world back home to their loved ones. The United States continues to call for the release of U.S. cit...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Kadhimi| site |



(May 22, 2020) - - Today (May 22, 2020), Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson, provided the following information:

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to discuss Iraq’s economic crisis as well as the upcoming U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue. Secretary Pompeo urged Prime Minister Kadhimi to pursue real reforms as he works with international institutions to provide financial assistance to Iraq....

Statement of U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on the Passing of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews | site |



(May 20, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State issued the following statement of condolence by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo concerning the Passing of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews: We are deeply saddened by the passing on May 20 of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews and, on behalf of the Department of State, I offer our deepest condolences to his family. Ambassador Matthews had a long and distinguished career in the State Department and was admired by all with whom he worked. Ambassador Matthews most recently served as the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam. Previous to that, Ambassador Matthews was the U.S. Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and concurrently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. His rich ca...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres| site |



(March 6, 2020) - - Today (March 6, 2020), Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus of the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson, provided the following information about U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. Secretary Pompeo and Secretary-General Guterres discussed the recent progress towards a political settlement in Afghanistan, as well as ongoing developments in Yemen, Libya and Syria. With respect to Syria, they discussed the importance of an enduring ceasefire and continuing UN authorized cross-border aid deliveries. Secretary Pompeo also reiterated his outrage at the decision by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to publish a database of companies...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Traveling Press February 19, 2020| site |



Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - - (February 19, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State provided the following transcript of remarks U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo made at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:


SECRETARY POMPEO: Everybody good? Everybody healthy? Everybody ready for the next region?

QUESTION: How about you?

SECRETARY POMPEO: I’m ready to go. Yeah, absolutely. I thought I’d just take a minute and sort of make that transition. (Inaudible) were fantastic. We got a chance to talk about the things that America can deliver to help the African people and, in turn, benefit the United States enormous if we get it right. This last set of remarks really captured that from America’s economic capacity to really do a good turn in Africa and benefit our country, too, if we get the security and...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo says The West Is Winning| site |




Munich, Germany - - (February 15, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State provided the following transcript of a speech U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivered at the Munich Security Conference:


SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you all. Foreign dignitaries, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, members of Congress, who are with us here today, it’s my honor to be here this morning. It’s great to be back at the Munich Security Conference. I was just talking with some of the leaders. I’ve been here many times. I came here with Senator McCain. I came here as the CIA director. I’m also not new to Munich. If you’re looking for a good bierhalle from the late ‘80s, I can find it. (Laughter.) This is also the third trip to Germany in just the past four months. I was in Berlin in November to c...

Remarks by Dr Michael Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme briefing on COVID-19 on 13 February 2020| site |




Geneva, Switzerland - - (February 13, 2020) - - Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following information:

Remarks by Dr Michael Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme at media briefing on COVID-19 on 13 February 2020

Good afternoon everyone and apologies for being late, and apologies too from Dr Tedros, who is just about to land in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he is following up on important Ebola matters and meeting with President Tshisekdi and many others to look at the future post-Ebola of the health system in Congo. I’m sure you’ll understand how important a task and mission that is given the last year-and-a-half in Congo and the ongoing struggles in that country to deliver effective healthcare and reduce suffering a...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo speaks about U.S. States and the China Competition| site |



Washington, DC - - (February 8, 2020) - - Today (February 8, 2020), the U.S. Department of State published the following transcript of a speech U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivered at the National Governors Association Winter Meeting held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Governor Hogan, Governor Cuomo. Nice to see you. It’s great to be here with you all. I was watching basketball on my phone on the way in – Auburn 91, LSU 90 – and I – it’s a final in overtime. Yes, exactly. I was reminded – you said I’m the 70th Secretary of State. It always reminds me President Trump is the 45th President of the United States, so there is a lot more turnover in my gig than there is in his. (Laughter.) So it’s good to be with you today. I do want to thank Governor Hogan an...