Astana Expo 2017 – the biggest international exposition in Eurasian history and a venue to foster international understanding through shared art and culture – began this month in Astana, Kazakhstan. This year's theme is Future Energy and the USA Pavilion asks the question, “What is the Source of Infinite Energy?" and tells the stories of American innovators. Follow along using #USAEXPO2017 and learn more about this year's Expo on DipNote: https://go.usa.gov/xNfgW

"We strongly condemn this crime against the people of Mosul."–State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert comments on the destruction of the historic Grand al-Nuri Mosque in Iraq, during the Department Press Briefing, June 22, 2017.

State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert comments on violence and intimidating incidents in Eastern #Ukraine, during the Department Press Briefing, June 22, 2017.

Today, Secretary Tillerson and Secretary of @deptofdefense James Mattis joined Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and General Fang Fenghui, Chief of the People’s Liberation Army’s Joint Staff Department, for the inaugural #USChina Diplomatic and Security Dialogue (D&SD) at the @StateDept in Washington, D.C. Secretary Tillerson said, "U.S. and #China have undergone – relations have undergone a profound transformation over the past 40 years. These dialogues provide an opportunity to consider how we’re going to engage and how we’re going to live with one another over the next 40 years."

Press Availability with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis following the U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue, at the Department of State, June 21, 2017.

Statement by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Regarding the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

In regards to the continuing dispute within the GCC, we understand a list of demands has been prepared and coordinated by the Saudis, Emiratis, Egyptians, and Bahrainis. We hope the list of demands will soon be presented to Qatar and will be reasonable and actionable. We support the Kuwaiti mediation effort and look forward to this matter moving toward a resolution.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosts the inaugural U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue (D&SD) today, at the Department of State, June 21, 2017. More at: https://go.usa.gov/xNw3x #USChina

The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will host the inaugural #USChina Diplomatic and Security Dialogue (D&SD) on June 21, 2017, at the Department of State. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis will join Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and General Fang Fenghui, Chief of the People’s Liberation Army’s Joint Staff Department, along with members of the U.S. delegation and their Chinese colleagues for the D&SD. More details: https://go.usa.gov/xNw3x.

In his remarks to 33 heads of delegation from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada at the OAS General Assembly, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan outlined U.S. goals for engagement in the Americas for mutual security and shared prosperity, the principles and values we share with fellow #OAS member states, and our support for collective OAS action when these principles and values are threatened, such as in Venezuela. Read more on #DipNote: https://go.usa.gov/xNvhS. #OASAssembly

Deputy Secretary Sullivan: The Trump administration recognizes the enormous importance of our neighbors in the Americas in building long-term prosperity for the United States. Our partnerships in the Western Hemisphere are vital to our economic competitiveness and essential to our ability to solve transnational challenges and ensure stability in the region. The Trump administration is committed to working with our partners in the Americas to defeat transnational criminal organizations, keep our countries free of drugs, and end the violence, illegal arms sales, and human trafficking that are lethal byproducts of the drug trade. Read the complete transcript: https://go.usa.gov/xNvhj. #OASAssembly

Today, Secretary Tillerson met with #Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko at @StateDept in Washington, D.C.

Today marks the 17th annual #WorldRefugeeDay to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The United States commemorates World Refugee Day on June 20th each year to acknowledge the challenges refugees face, commend the humanitarian work being done to help these populations, and encourage a continued global effort to address refugee crises. Read more on #DipNote: https://go.usa.gov/xNvJu.

We are committed to strengthening public and private sector economic relationships, which will stimulate economic growth, provide jobs in the United States, and help your companies grow.- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaking at the #SelectUSA Summit, an annual conference hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States, on June 20, 2017.

State Department Deputy Secretary John Sullivan addresses the Plenary Session of the Organization of American States (OAS) Assembly, in Cancun,#Mexico, June 20, 2017.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson welcomes #Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko to the State Department, on June 20, 2017.

The U.S. strongly supports nomination of Doug Cassel to serve on the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan shakes hands with Professor Doug Cassel of Notre Dame University at the OAS General Assembly earlier today, in Cancun, #Mexico, on June 20, 2017.

State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert provides an update on Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's engagement on #Qatar and the regional situation, during the Department Press Briefing, June 20, 2017.

State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert delivers a statement on Otto Warmbier, during the Department Press Briefing, June 20, 2017.

Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense David Helvey previews the #USChina Diplomatic and Security Dialogue at the Foreign Press Center, June 20, 2017.

U.S. Department of State: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary Susan Thornton previews #USChina Diplomatic and Security Dialogue at the Foreign Press Center, June 20, 2017.