The Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary A. Wess Mitchell, develops and implements U.S. foreign policy in Europe and Eurasia. The Bureau promotes U.S. interests in the region on issues such as international security, NATO, coordination with the European Union and other regional organizations, support for democracy, human rights, civil society, economic prosperity, counterterrorism, and nonproliferation.

For speaking and interview requests on European and Eurasian Affairs, please fax your request to the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs' Office of Press and Policy Outreach at 202-647-5116.

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Travel to Europe
 

Belgium, Austria, and France

From December 4-8, Secretary Tillerson travels to Brussels, Belgium; Vienna, Austria; and Paris, France, for NATO, EU, OSCE, and bilateral meetings. More»

Belgium, France, UNITED KINGDOM, Germany, Poland, and Ukraine

From November 6-16, Assistant Secretary Mitchell traveled to Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France; London, United Kingdom; Berlin, Germany; Warsaw, Poland; and Kyiv, Ukraine, to underscore the U.S. commitment to our transatlantic alliance and to our partnerships. More»

Switzerland

On October 20-26, Secretary Tillerson traveled to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, India, and Switzerland. In Geneva, the Secretary met with the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, International Organization for Migration, and the International Committee of the Red Cross to discuss a number of the current global humanitarian crises. Trip Page»

the United Kingdom

From September 13-14, Secretary Tillerson traveled to London for U.K.-hosted meetings on D.P.R.K. and Libya. Trip Page»

U.S.-U.K. Relationship

Secretary Tillerson (Sept. 14): "Across all the really critical issues that we're dealing with today, the U.K. and the leadership here have been just terrific for us. ... It's an extremely important relationship and it's why we're making a trip over here." Full Text» Press Availability» Trip Page»

Germany, Ukraine, and Turkey

From July 5-10, Secretary Tillerson traveled to Germany, Ukraine, and Turkey. He accompanied President Donald J. Trump on travel to Hamburg, Germany. In Kyiv, Ukraine, he met with President Poroshenko and with young reformers from government and civil society. In Istanbul, Turkey, he met with senior Turkish officials to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues. Trip Page»

U.S.-Ukraine Relations

Secretary Tillerson (July 9): "This marks the 25th year of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and an independent and sovereign Ukraine. America is very proud of the ties that we have and the profound friendship that has developed." Full Text» Trip Page»

Belgium and THE United Kingdom

Secretary Tillerson accompanied President Donald J. Trump to Brussels, Belgium to attend the NATO Leaders Meeting. He then made his first official visit to London, U.K. to meet with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and extend condolences for the May 22 terrorist attack in Manchester on behalf of the American people to the British people and Her Majesty’s Government. Trip Page»

Italy and Russia

Secretary Tillerson traveled to Lucca, Italy, April 9-11, to attend the G-7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and to Moscow, Russia, on April 12, where he met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other Russian officials. Trip Page»

U.S.-Russia Relationship

Secretary Tillerson (Apr. 12): "[Foreign Minister Lavrov and I] have agreed to establish a working group to address smaller issues and make progress toward stabilizing the relationship, so that we can then address the more serious problems." Full Text» More» Trip Page»

Wreath Laying for the Commemoration of the Sant' Anna Stazemma Massacre

Secretary Tillerson (Apr. 10): "We remember the events of August 12th, 1944 that occurred in Sant'Anna and we re-dedicate ourselves to holding to account any and all who commit crimes against the innocents anywhere in the world." Full Text» Trip Page»

Turkey and Belgium

Secretary Tillerson traveled to Ankara, Turkey, on March 30, to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other senior Turkish government officials. The Secretary of State visited NATO in Brussels, Belgium on March 31. Trip Page»

U.S.-NATO Alliance

Secretary Tillerson (Mar. 31): "The U.S. commitment to NATO is strong and this Alliance remains the bedrock for transatlantic security." Full Text» Remarks» DipNote» More» Trip Page»

U.S.-Turkey Partnership

Secretary Tillerson (Mar. 30): "In the United States, the people of Turkey have a trusted ally and a partner who is committed to its safety and security and advancing economic opportunity." Full Text» Trip Page»

Germany

Secretary Tillerson traveled to Bonn, Germany, February 15-17 to participate in the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. This was his first official trip as Secretary of State. Trip Page»