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Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs

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Outline map of EuropeThe Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary Daniel Fried, implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia. The Bureau promotes U.S. interests in the region on issues such as national security, NATO enlargement, coordination with the European Union and other regional organizations, support for democracy, human rights, civil society, economic prosperity, the war on terrorism, and nonproliferation.


Travel to Europe
Date: 04/07/2009 Description: U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he is introduced during a town hall meeting at Tophane Cultural Center in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, April 7, 2009. © AP PhotoPresident Obama (Apr. 7): "Turkey and the United States have a long history of partnership and cooperation. Exchanges between our two peoples go back over 150 years. We've been NATO allies for more than five decades. We have deep ties in trade and education, in science and research. And America is proud to have many men and women of Turkish origin who have made our country a more dynamic and a more successful place. So Turkish-American relations rest on a strong foundation." Full Text | More | Photos


2009 NATO Summit
Date: 04/01/2009 Description: 2009 NATO Summit Logo © NATO PhotoApril 3-4: Hosted, for the first time, by two Allies – Germany and France – the Summit brought together leaders of all 28 member states. The historic character of this gathering was reinforced by the finalization of the accession process by Albania and Croatia on the eve of the Summit, enabling those two countries to participate in the meeting as full members of the Alliance. More


U.S. and Turkey Relationship: One of Alliance, Partnership, Friendship
Date: 03/07/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton lays wreath on the mausoleum of Turkey's founderSecretary Clinton (Mar. 7): "The relationship between our two countries is one of alliance, partnership, and friendship. We have stood shoulder-to-shoulder to face common challenges. We share a commitment to democracy, a secular constitution, respect for religious freedom, a belief in free markets, and a sense of global responsibility. I know that President Obama and I will work with you, with the president and the prime minister, to strengthen and deepen those ties, and to create even more opportunities for us to work together." Full Text | Interview | DipNote: Turkish Coffee


Europe An Essential Partner
Date: 03/06/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton speaks at town hall meeting in Brussels, Belgium.  State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton (Mar. 6): "Europe is our essential partner in what we are going to do together to seize the opportunities and meet the challenges." Full Text | DipNote: Town Hall Meeting | DipNote: Next Generation Takes the Floor


Kosovo: Historic First Year as Independent State
Date: 02/26/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton delivers remarks with Kosovar President Fatmir Sejdiu and Kosovar Prime Minister Hashim Thaci.  State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton (Feb. 26): "[T]he last 10 years has been miraculous, and the last year of independence has been a real tribute to the leadership and the people of Kosovo, which is evolving into a multiethnic democracy. The president told me something I did not know, that since independence, not one Serb has left Kosovo, and in fact, others have returned. It’s that kind of confidence building and trust building that is essential to the future success of Kosovo." Full Text | Press Statement


For speaking and interview requests on European and Eurasian Affairs, please fax your request to the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs' Office of Press and Policy Outreach at 202-647-5116.

U.S. and United Kingdom
Secretary Clinton met with United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Miliband. Full Text | Joint Statement

U.S. and Romania
Date: 05/08/2009 Description: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu deliver remarks during a signing ceremony between the U.S. and Romania. State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton partipated in signing ceremony for the Protocols of Exchange of Instruments of Ratification for the U.S.-Romania Mutual Legal Assistance Protocol and the U.S.-Romania Extradition Treaty. Full Text

U.S. and France
Date: 05/11/2009 Description: Remarks by Secretary Clinton and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner before their meeting. © State Dept Photo by Michael GrossSecretary Clinton met with French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner. Full Text 

 U.S. and Finland
Date: 05/11/2009 Description: Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Finnish Foreign Minister Cai-Goran Alexander Stubb before their meeting. © State Dept Photo by Michael Gross Secretary Clinton met with Finnish Foreign Minister Cai-Goran Alexander Stubb. Full Text

 U.S. and Italy
Date: 05/07/2009 Description: Remarks by Secretary Clinton and Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini Before Their Meeting. State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton met with Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini. Full Text


U.S. and Russia
Date: 05/07/2009 Description: Remarks by Secretary Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov After Their Meeting. State Dept PhotoSecretary Clinton met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Full Text

U.S. and Slovakia
Date: 05/07/2009 Description: Remarks by Secretary Clinton and Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak  Before Their Meeting © State Dept Photo Secretary Clinton met with Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak. Full Text

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