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Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 1 for his first trip to the country and the first visit by a Secretary of State since 2005.
In Colombo, he met government leaders, civil society members, and other representatives from the country’s diverse communities to hear and express U.S. support for their vision for a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous future for its people. Secretary Kerry also joined his hosts for the celebration of the Buddhist holiday of Vesak.
Secretary Kerry visited Nairobi, Kenya, beginning on May 3, to reinforce the importance of our strong bilateral relationship. In his meetings with government officials, business leaders, opposition leaders, humanitarian aid organizations and civil society representatives, he discussed a range of issues including security cooperation -- particularly in light of the recent tragic attack at Garissa University College – refugee assistance, trade, and biodiversity.
This visit focused on our common goals, including accelerating economic growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and improving regional security.
On May 5, Secretary Kerry traveled to Mogadishu, Somalia to reinforce the United States commitment to supporting Somalia’s ongoing transition to a peaceful democracy. In his meetings with federal and regional government officials, he discussed security cooperation and Somalia’s progress towards meeting its reform and development benchmarks in view of its 2016 elections. He also met with civil society leaders to discuss the importance of a vibrant NGO sector and thank African Union troops for their role in stabilizing Somalia. This is the first ever Secretary of State visit to Somalia.
The Secretary traveled to Djibouti, Djibouti, on May 6, where he met high-level leaders to discuss our bilateral cooperation and their support to evacuation efforts from Yemen. He engaged with Djiboutian youth and religious leaders on a range of issues. The Secretary also visited with U.S. military personnel at Camp Lemonnier.
This is the first time that a sitting Secretary of State visited Djibouti.
On May 6 and 7, Secretary Kerry visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He met with senior government leaders to discuss a variety of issues related to regional security.
Secretary Kerry traveled to Paris, France, to meet with Foreign Ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to discuss shared regional priorities and security cooperation, as well as participate in Victory Day commemorations marking the allied victory in Europe. While in Paris, the Secretary also met with French Foreign Minister Fabius to discuss regional and global issues.
05/08/15 Press Availability with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir; Secretary of State John Kerry; Paris, France
05/07/15 Remarks With Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir; Secretary of State John Kerry; Riyadh Air Base; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05/06/15 Remarks With Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf; Secretary of State John Kerry; Presidential Palace; Djibouti, Djibouti
05/06/15 Meets With Embassy Djibouti Staff and Families; Secretary of State John Kerry; U.S. Embassy Djibouti; Djibouti, Djibouti
05/06/15 Remarks at the Embassy Djibouti Consular Section; Secretary of State John Kerry; U.S. Embassy Djibouti; Djibouti, Djibouti
05/06/15 Remarks at Salman Mosque; Secretary of State John Kerry; Salman Mosque; Djibouti, Djibouti
05/06/15 Senior State Department Official on Refugee Situation in Kenya and Djibouti; Nairobi, Kenya
05/05/15 Background Briefing on Consular Services in Djibouti; Nairobi, Kenya
05/06/15 United States Announces $68 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Yemen; Office of the Spokesperson; Washington, DC
05/06/15 Assistance to U.S. Citizens in Yemen; Office of the Spokesperson; Washington, DC
05/05/15 Remarks in Mogadishu, Somalia; Secretary of State John Kerry; Mogadishu, Somalia
05/04/15 Background Briefing on Secretary Kerry's Trip to Somalia; Nairobi, Kenya
05/05/15 Remarks Before Meeting With Civil Society Leaders; Secretary of State John Kerry; PAWA 254; Nairobi, Kenya
05/04/15 Interview With Nichola Mandil of Eye Radio; Secretary of State John Kerry; Nairobi, Kenya
05/04/15 Press Availability in Nairobi, Kenya; Secretary of State John Kerry; Nairobi, Kenya
05/04/15 Remarks Before Digital Video Conference With Students in Dadaab; Secretary of State John Kerry; UNHCR; Nairobi, Kenya
05/04/15 Remarks Before Meeting With Members of the Coalition for Reform and Democracy; Secretary of State John Kerry; Memorial Park; Nairobi, Kenya
05/04/15 Remarks at Wreath-Laying Ceremony; Secretary of State John Kerry; August 7 Memorial Park; Nairobi, Kenya
05/04/15 Remarks Before Meeting With Chief Justice Willy Mutunga; Secretary of State John Kerry; Memorial Park; Nairobi, Kenya
05/04/15 Meet and Greet for Embassy Staff; Secretary of State John Kerry; U.S. Embassy; Nairobi, Kenya
04/30/15 Background Briefing on Secretary Kerry's Trip to Nairobi, Kenya and Djibouti, Djibouti; Via Teleconference
05/04/15 Additional Funding for the UN Refugee Agency in Kenya; Office of the Spokesperson; Washington, DC
05/03/15 Remarks with Embassy Colombo Staff; Secretary of State John Kerry; Colombo, Sri Lanka
05/02/15 Press Availability in Colombo, Sri Lanka; Secretary of State John Kerry; Taj Samudra Hotel; Colombo, Sri Lanka
05/02/15 Strengthening the U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership for Human Rights and Lasting Peace; Secretary of State John Kerry; Taj Samudra Hotel; Colombo, Sri Lanka
05/02/15 Remarks with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Samaraweera; Secretary of State John Kerry; Colombo, Sri Lanka
04/29/15 Background Briefing on Travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka; Office of the Spokesperson; Via Teleconfrence
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