U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE June 21, 2021 Joint Statement on Belarus The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the European External Action Service. Begin Text: We are united in our deep concern regarding …
Read More» March 12, 2021 The United States expresses solidarity with Poland and condemns the expulsion of three diplomatic and consular officials from the Polish Consulates General in Brest and Hrodna. Belarus should uphold its international commitments and obligations on the treatment of diplomats per the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations.
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On January 14, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Jeffrey Giauque had an introductory meeting with Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Aleinik. DFM Aleinik recently assumed responsibility for covering the relationship with the United States for the MFA. During the conversation they discussed bilateral relations and U.S. concerns related to the human rights situation in Belarus. In …
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Today, the heads of missions of the EU and EU Member States represented in Minsk, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and of the United States of America met with Belarus’ Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei. The diplomats inquired about the Belarusian authorities’ plans with regard to meeting the demands of the country’s constitution and international obligations …
Read More» The United States condemns the Belarusian authorities’ actions targeting local and foreign journalists. No members of the media should be threatened, physically abused, arrested, or imprisoned by anyone for any reason simply for doing their jobs as journalists. A strong independent media and the free exchange of, and access to, information are essential for rule of law to take root in …
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The United States is shocked and disturbed by the horrible circumstances surrounding the November 12 death of Raman Bandarenka who, according to eyewitness accounts, died from traumatic injuries sustained after brutal beatings by plainclothes police. We extend our condolences to his family and stand in solidarity with all the people of Belarus mourning his loss. We call on the authorities to conduct a transparent investigation and bring to justice those responsible for Mr. Bandarenka’s death. We condemn the ongoing …
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Please welcome the new Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Belarus, Jeffrey Giauque! When a new Ambassador arrives in Minsk, Mr. Giauque will become Deputy Chief of Mission.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO Belarus National Day July 3, 2020 On behalf of the government of the United States and the American people, I send my congratulations to all Belarusian citizens on the occasion of your Independence Day. The United States strongly supports the continued aspirations of …
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On May 8, 1985, then American President Ronald Reagan delivered a speech to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. He said “We mark today the anniversary of the liberation of Europe from tyrants who had seized this continent and plunged it into a terrible way. Forty years ago the guns were stilled …
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Event, dedicated to the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the prisoners of the Nazi camp Auschwitz Belarusian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War January 27, 2020 It is a great honor for me to be here on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I am grateful to the initiative …
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Chargé d’Affaires Jenifer Moore met the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Oleg Kravchenko on November 27 to discuss bilateral relations and prospects for further development between the two countries. They also discussed the Mr. Kravchenko’s recent visit to Washington, D.C. Add a translation in Беларуская мова
Read More» Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State 11/20/2019 09:33 AM EST The United States recognizes the peaceful conduct of the November 17 parliamentary elections in Belarus and the high number of accredited local and international observers. However, election observation missions jointly concluded that “fundamental freedoms were disregarded and the integrity of the election process was not …
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November 19, 2019 Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Minister Krutoi, thank you for your inspiring remarks. It is my great honor to be part of this opening panel on the second day of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Before I get started, I would first like to thank the event’s organizers, Belbiz, for their efforts to organize …
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On November 12, CDA Moore met with the Head of the Investigative Committee, Ivan Noskevich, to discuss anti-drug, TIP, and cybersecurity issues. CDA More confirmed that anti-trafficking programs, protection and assistance for victims, and prosecution of traffickers are among USG foreign policy priorities. After the official meeting CDA Moore delivered remarks at the final seminar …
Read More» November 1, 2019 In this last year we have seen significant improvement in our bilateral relationship. This is greatly due to an increased commitments from the Belarusian government to expand the space for fundamental freedoms and democracy in addition to finding additional areas and exploring the possibilities for cooperation. In October we expanded 12 to 18 months the …
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November 1, 2019 Good morning ladies and gentlemen, and fellow Ambassadors. Before I get started, I would first like to thank KEF organizers IPM, BEROC, and CASE Belarus. I am very proud that USAID’s sustained support to IPM helps makes events like this – Belarus’s largest annual civil-society-organized economic forum – possible. It is my …
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Read interview of Chargé d’affaires of the U.S. to Belarus Jenifer Moore to TUT.by at the link: https://news.tut.by/society/654957.html
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Chargé d’affaires Jenifer Moore welcomed the American athletes to Minsk and wished them good luck in the upcoming match between Team Europe and Team USA. Please be reminded that the competition will be held at the Minsk Dynamo Stadium on September 9-10. Go Team USA!
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Today the U.S. Embassy, the United Nations Office in Belarus and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus held a commemoration ceremony for American Ruth Waller, a member of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) Mission in post-war Belarus. UNRRA’s technical and food assistance, to which the United States was the biggest contributor, …
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I congratulate the people of Belarus on the anniversary of the adoption of Belarus’ Declaration on State Sovereignty, a watershed moment in the establishment of a sovereign and independent Belarus. For almost three decades, Belarus has enjoyed its own status as an independent state and I can see the growing pride in being Belarusian and …
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On March 18, Jenifer H. Moore, U.S. Charge d’Affaires to Belarus, took part in the panel discussion on women’s leadership at the opening of the Women in Tech Week (WITW) supported by USAID. Two more women leaders from the U.S. companies, the Coca-Cola Company, and EPAM – an IT giant with Belarus origin, joined the …
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Charge d’Affaires of the U.S. Jenifer Moore participated in a commemoration ceremony at the Yama memorial. At the event she remarked: “This is not my first time standing here with you at the Yama memorial in Minsk. I am thankful, deeply touched, and honored by your invitation and heartening messages. Jews celebrate Purim, one of …
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On occasion of International Mother Language Day, Chargé d’affaires Jenifer Moore and Economic Officer Monica Sendor read poems of Belarusian authors.
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Chargé d’affaires Jenifer Moore met the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Oleg Kravchenko on February 14 to discuss U.S.-Belarus relations and prospects for its further development.
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On February 4, U.S. Charge d’Affaires Jenifer Moore joined diplomats, local authorities, historians, and civil society members in the village of Kosava, in Brest Oblast, to celebrate the 273rd birthday of Thaddeusz Kosciuszko — national hero of Belarus, Poland and the United States. Dignitaries and locals alike first laid flowers at Kosciuszko’s monument, which was …
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Charge d’affaires Jenifer Moore participated in a commemoration, related to the 75th anniversary of the destruction of the Minsk ghetto, at the Yama memorial in Minsk today. October 21-23 in 1943 were the last of the deadly 825 days for 100,000 ghetto prisoners, those local and European Jews who had gone through immense tragedies and …
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Today Charge d’Affaires Jenifer Moore welcomed seven U.S. faculty members who have just arrived to teach at Belarusian universities under the Fulbright and English Language Fellow programs. We hope students at the Belarusian State, Mogilev, Vitebsk, Polotsk and Minsk Linguistic Universities will use the opportunity to gain knowledge from these American teachers – and help …
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Chargé d’affaires Jenifer Moore met with Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei on August 29 to discuss U.S.-Belarus relations and prospects for developing them further.
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On May 3, 2018, Charge d ’Affairs Robert Riley shared diplomatic career insights and foreign policy challenges with a jam-packed audience of over 160 faculty members and students from the International Relations Department at Belarusian State University (BSU). The Charge’s visit, his second to BSU, was initiated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and arranged …
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Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chargé d’Affaires Robert Riley met with First Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Dapkiunas December 5. The two discussed key international security challenges including North Korea, Ukraine, and other conflicts, as well as the state of play in U.S.-Belarus relations and cooperation within international organizations.
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On November 1, Chargé d’affaires Robert Riley and consul Aleta Kovensky held a press conference to announce the expansion of visa services in Belarus. Media Statement by the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus: The Embassy of the United States in Minsk is pleased to announce the expansion of visa services in Belarus. Beginning November 1, the …
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