STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON September 18, 2020 OSCE Invokes Moscow Mechanism over Credible Reports of Human Rights Abuses and Election Irregularities in Belarus On September 17, 17 participating States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), including the United States, took the important step of invoking the OSCE’s “Moscow Mechanism” to establish an Expert Mission to …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Belarus
Invoking the Moscow Mechanism in Relation to Serious Human Rights Violations in Belarus As delivered by U.K. Ambassador Neil Bush to the Permanent Council, Vienna September 17, 2020 I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following delegations: Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, News, U.S. & Belarus
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo and UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab at a Press Availability REMARKS TO THE PRESS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE WASHINGTON, D.C. SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 “We also discussed the need for every nation – especially Russia – to respect the sovereignty of Belarus. The Belarusians protesting what were falsified election results …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Belarus, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. Embassy, Minsk Statement by Department of State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus August 29, 2020 Belarus – Targeting and Detaining Journalists and Blocking Internet Access Must Cease We are concerned by the continued targeting of journalists, the blocking of independent media and opposition websites, intermittent internet blackouts, and random detentions of peaceful citizens exercising their rights …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 29 August, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Belarus
Joint Statement by the Missions of the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the European Union on behalf of the EU Member States represented in Minsk on the use of violence and repression in Belarus Minsk, 28/08/2020 Recalling our earlier comments and statements, we stand in solidarity with the people of Belarus who demand …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Belarus
As delivered by Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun to the Special Permanent Council, Vienna August 28, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this important meeting today. And it is an honor to be here with all of you. Earlier this week, I had the privilege of meeting in Vilnius with Belarusian opposition candidate Sviatlana …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Belarus
Excerpt from the White House press briefing 8/10 with Kayleigh McEnany on Belarus: “We’re deeply concerned by the Belarus presidential election. Severe restrictions on ballot access for candidates, prohibition of local independent observers at polling stations, intimidation of opposition candidates, and the detention of peaceful protesters and journalists have marred the process, and we urge …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 12 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Belarus
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 10, 2020 The United States is deeply concerned about the conduct of the August 9 presidential election in Belarus, which was not free and fair. Severe restrictions on ballot access for candidates, prohibition of local independent observers at polling stations, intimidation tactics employed against opposition candidates, …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 10 August, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Belarus, U.S. Secretary of State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2020 THE UNITED STATES PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVID- 19 FUNDING TO UNICEF BELARUS June 16, 2020 – The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) an additional $450,000 to support Belarus’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding was …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, News, U.S. & Belarus, U.S. Agencies
The United States Government, through USAID, has committed an additional $450,000 to support Belarus’ ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds are in addition to the almost $1.3 million in U.S. government funds previously contributed to Belarus’ pandemic response, bringing the total provided to $1.7 million. This assistance will continue facilitating risk communication and …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 20 May, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, U.S. & Belarus
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 15, 2020 First Shipment of U.S. Oil to Belarus This week, the first shipment of U.S. crude oil will depart for Belarus. This competitive deal, by U.S. energy trader United Energy Trading, with the assistance of U.S. firm Getka and their Polish partner UNIMOT, strengthens Belarusian sovereignty and independence, demonstrates that the …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 15 May, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Events, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Belarus, U.S. Secretary of State
On February 25, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency signed a memorandum of understanding with the State Forensic Examination Committee of the Republic of Belarus. This newly signed document reinforces the United States’ and Belarus’s commitment to cooperate on mutual law enforcement activities and to combatting drug-related crimes.
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 26 February, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Belarus, U.S. Agencies
REMARKS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AT A PRESS AVAILABILITY MINSK, BELARUS FEBRUARY 1, 2020 MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Good afternoon, colleagues. Let’s start our press conference because we are quite pressed for time. I give the floor to the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Makei. FOREIGN MINISTER MAKEI: (Via interpreter) Distinguished Mr. Secretary …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 2 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Belarus, U.S. Secretary of State
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 1, 2020 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka in Minsk, Belarus. Secretary Pompeo and President Lukashenka discussed U.S. commitment to a sovereign, independent, and prosperous Belarus. The Secretary highlighted the recent agreement to exchange ambassadors as another affirmation of our desire to …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 2 February, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Belarus, U.S. Secretary of State
“On the Road: American Travel Writing” XXVII Minsk International Book Fair February 5 – 9, 2020 U.S. Embassy Booth at BelExpo National Exhibition Center, 14 Pobediteley Avenue Wednesday, February 5 12:00 – 14:00 Official opening 14:00 – 15:30 “The Not-Quite States of America: Dispatches from the Territories and Other Far-Flung Outposts of …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 29 January, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. & Belarus
U.S Department of State Press Statement Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson January 24, 2020 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to London, UK; Kyiv, Ukraine; Minsk, Belarus; Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan; and Tashkent, Uzbekistan January 29 to February 4. Secretary Pompeo will travel to London on January 29, where he will meet with UK Prime Minister …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 26 January, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Belarus, U.S. Secretary of State
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
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 29 November, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Belarus
On August 29, during his first official visit to Minsk, National Security Advisor John Bolton met with President Alexander Lukashenka to discuss security issues and the bilateral relationship. Advisor Bolton also visited the Yama memorial and paid respects to the victims of the tragedy and to those Americans who survived or lost relatives during the …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 3 September, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, U.S. & Belarus
