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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Brussels, Belgium, from October 4-5, 2016.

He lead the United States delegation at the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan. At the Conference, he joined representatives from over 70 other international donors to reaffirm our collective support for Afghanistan’s development and self-reliance.

He also met with Afghan President Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah to discuss our continuing support for Afghanistan and to encourage continued progress in economic development, good governance, anti-corruption, and human rights including women’s rights.

While in Brussels, the Secretary delivered a speech on the transatlantic relationship on October 4 hosted by the German Marshall Fund.

10/05/16 Communique on the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan; Office of the Spokesperson; Washington, DC
10/05/16 Secretary Kerry's Phone Call With Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos; Office of the Spokesperson; Washington, DC
10/05/16 Remarks at the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan;  Secretary of State John Kerry; Brussels, Belgium
10/04/16 Secretary Kerry's Meetings With Afghan President Ghani and With Chief Executive Abdullah; Office of the Spokesperson; Washington, DC
10/04/16 Remarks on the Transatlantic Relationship;  Secretary of State John Kerry; Concert Noble; Brussels, Belgium
10/01/16 Secretary of State Kerry To Travel to Belgium;  Deputy Department Spokesperson Mark C. Toner; Washington, DC
10/05/16  Public Schedule: October 05, 2016
10/04/16  Public Schedule: October 04, 2016
10/03/16  Public Schedule: October 03, 2016