Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State October 12, 2019 The United States congratulates Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, on the prestigious honor of being the 100th recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Prime Minister Abiy’s commitment to seeking peace ... Read More»

Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Readout October 11, 2019 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: ‎ Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.  Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Le Drian spoke about their concerns for the Turkish military incursion into ... Read More»

Foreign Policy  October 12, 2019 Today, President Donald J. Trump released $50 million in stabilization assistance for Syria to protect persecuted ethnic and religious minorities, and advance human rights.  This funding will provide emergency financial assistance to Syrian human rights defenders, civil society organizations, and reconciliation efforts directly supporting ethnic and religious minority victims of ... Read More»

Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State October 14, 2019 On Friday, the United States signaled its intent to take action in response to Turkey’s ongoing unilateral military offensive in northeast Syria. President Donald J. Trump has now signed an Executive Order to press Turkey to halt its military offensive against northeast Syria and ... Read More»