U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says now that the war in Iraq is over for the U.S. military and the war in Afghanistan is winding down, America is seeking to promote its economic interests around the world. The country’s top diplomat, speaking Saturday in Singapore, sought to dispel concern over a looming so-called “fiscal […]
Clinton: US Wants to Promote Economic Interests
Clinton in Australia for Defense Summit
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Perth Australia for defense talks aimed at expanding military and political cooperation between the United States and Australia. Clinton will meet with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Tuesday ahead of the annual summit. She will be joined by U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta for the […]
Clinton in Albania on Last Leg of Balkans Tour
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged Albania’s feuding political factions to work together to push through democratic reforms and ensure free and fair elections next year, during a visit that coincides with the country’s 100th anniversary of independence. During a speech to parliament in the capital, Tirana, Clinton said Albania must continue working […]
Clinton: US Optimistic About Croatia’s Future
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Croatia’s leaders Wednesday that their country has great potential and that the United States is optimistic about its future in the European Union. Croatia is set to join the 27-nation bloc in July of next year. It is already a member of NATO. Clinton is visiting Croatia’s capital, […]
Clinton Visits Future EU Member Croatia
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on a five-nation Balkan tour, is in Croatia, where she will praise the country’s expected accession to the European Union next year. Clinton met with Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic Wednesday in the capital, Zagreb, for talks on Zagreb’s future EU membership and its role as a NATO ally. […]
Clinton Reaffirms U.S. Support for Kosovo Independence
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has firmly reiterated Washington’s support for an independent Kosovo, during a tour of the Balkans. On Wednesday in Pristina, she said “the United States remains firm on Kosovo’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” She was addressing the tensions that remain between the ethnic-Albanian Kosovo government and the Serbian government, which […]
Clinton Reaffirms U.S. Support for Kosovo Independence
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has firmly reiterated Washington’s support for an independent Kosovo, during a tour of the Balkans. On Wednesday in Pristina, she said “the United States remains firm on Kosovo’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” She was addressing the tensions that remain between the ethnic-Albanian Kosovo government and the Serbian government, which […]
Clinton on Balkan Tour to Promote Reforms
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has begun a tour of the western Balkans aimed at promoting economic and democratic reforms in a region beset with ethnic tensions. Clinton arrived in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, late Monday from Algeria. In Sarajevo, she and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will meet with members […]
Clinton on Balkan Tour to Promote Reforms
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has begun a tour of the western Balkans aimed at promoting economic and democratic reforms in a region beset with ethnic tensions. Clinton arrived in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, late Monday from Algeria. In Sarajevo, she and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will meet with members […]
Clinton: US Will Not Turn its Back on Libya
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Americans serving accross the world are a “force for peace and progress in the world” that believe “these aspirations are worth fighting for.” She said the questions arise, “How could this happen in a country we helped liberate? In a city we helped save from destruction?” She says […]