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Unreferenced date May 2009 Infobox Bilateral relations Comoros UnitedStates Comoros USA filetype svg Comoros UnitedStatesrelations are the international relations between the Comoros and the UnitedStates , the relations are friendly. The UnitedStates recognized the Comorian Government in 1977. The U.S. closed its embassy in Moroni, Comoros Moroni in 1993 and is now represented by a nonresident ambassador in nearby Antananarivo , Madagascar , R. Niels Marquardt . References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 5236.htm External links http history.state.gov countries comoros History of Comoros U.S. relations Commons category inline Comoros UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Comoros UnitedStates Category Comoros UnitedStatesrelations fixcategory comoros stub vi Quan h Comoros Hoa K ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Liechtenstein UnitedStates Liechtenstein USA filetype svg Liechtenstein UnitedStatesrelations are bilateralism bilateral relations between Liechtenstein and the UnitedStates . History The relations between the two countries are good. The two countries in 2002 signed a mutual legal assistance treaty focused largely on jointly combating money laundering and other illegal banking activities. The UnitedStates does not have an diplomatic mission embassy in Liechtenstein, but the UnitedStates Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Ambassador to Switzerland , located in Bern , is also accredited to Liechtenstein. Principal U.S. Officials include Ambassador Don Beyer . See also Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Liechtenstein References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 9403.htm relations External links http history.state.gov countries liechtenstein History of Liechtenstein U.S. relations Commons category inline Liechtenstein UnitedStatesrelations Liechtenstein stub US stub Foreign relations of Liechtenstein Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Liechtenstein UnitedStates Category Liechtenstein UnitedStatesrelations fixcategory ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Kyrgyzstan UnitedStates Kyrgyzstan USA filetype svg Kyrgyzstan UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and the UnitedStates . History The U.S. government provides humanitarian assistance , non lethal military assistance , and assistance to support economic and political reforms. It also has supported the Kyrgyz Republic s requests for assistance from international organization s. The UnitedStates helped the Kyrgyz Republic accede to the World Trade Organization WTO in December 1998. U.S. assistance aids the Kyrgyz Republic in implementing necessary economic, health sector, and educational reforms, and supports economic development and conflict resolution in the Fergana Valley . Embassy Principal U.S. Officials UnitedStates Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch Deputy Chief of Mission Lee Litzenberger Political Economic Officer Robert Burgess Management Officer Mona Kuntz UnitedStates Agency for International Development USAID Director vacant The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is located is Bishkek .... See also Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Kyrgyzstan References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 5755.htm External links http history.state.gov countries kyrgyzstan History of Kyrgyzstan U.S. relations Commons category inline Kyrgyzstan UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Kyrgyzstan Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Kyrgyzstan UnitedStates Category Kyrgyzstan UnitedStatesrelations ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Aruba UnitedStates Aruba USA filetype svg Aruba UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Aruba and the UnitedStates . Aruba conducts foreign affairs primarily through the Netherlands Dutch government. Staff Principal U.S. officials include Chief of Mission Timothy J. Dunn Vice Consul Donald Feeney Vice Consul William J. Furnish, Jr. The U.S. Consulate General for Aruba , Cura ao , Sint Maarten and the BES Islands is located in Willemstad , Cura ao . See also Foreign relations of Aruba Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Natalee Holloway , American student who disappeared in Aruba Joran van der Sloot , Aruban resident sought by an arrest warrant from the UnitedStates References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 22491.htm relations US stub Aruba stub Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Aruba UnitedStatesrelations fixcategory Category Netherlands Antilles articles correct after Dissolution ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Samoa UnitedStates Samoa USA filetype svg Samoa UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Samoa and the UnitedStates . History Relations are cordial to excellent. Since 1967, the UnitedStates has supported a substantial Peace Corps program in Samoa. Over 1,700 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Samoa over that time, with 51 Volunteers currently in country. Peace Corps programs emphasize village based development and capacity building. Other forms of U.S. assistance to Samoa are limited. The U.S. Embassy , staffed by a single officer, is the smallest Embassy in Samoa and one of the few one officer U.S. Embassies in the world. The current U.S. Ambassador to Samoa is David Huebner accredited to both New Zealand and Samoa resident in Wellington . See also Foreign relations of Samoa Foreign relations of the UnitedStates References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 1842.htm relations Samoa stub US stub External links http history.state.gov countries samoa History of Samoa U.S. relations Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Foreign relations of Samoa Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Samoa UnitedStates fixcategory Category Samoa UnitedStatesrelations ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Iceland UnitedStates Iceland USA filetype svg Iceland UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Iceland and the UnitedStates. Iceland and the U.S. are NATO allies. History The UnitedStates military established a presence in Iceland after the Nazi occupation of Denmark even before the U.S. entered WWII in order to deny Germany access to its strategically important location which would have been considered a threat to the Western Hemisphere . The UnitedStates of America was the first country to recognize Iceland ic independence. U.S. embassy Principal U.S. officials include Ambassador Luis E. Arreaga Deputy Chief of Mission Neil Klopfenstein Political Officer Brad Evans Economic Commercial Officer Fiona Evans Management Officer Richard Johnson Information Management Officer Ted Cross Public Affairs Officer Robert Domaingue Consular Officer Amiee McGimpsey Regional Security Officer Peter A. Dinoia See also Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Iceland References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 3396.htm External links http history.state.gov countries iceland History of Iceland U.S. relations Commons category Iceland UnitedStatesrelations http iceland.usembassy.gov http www.iceland.org us Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Iceland UnitedStates Category Iceland UnitedStatesrelations iceland stub US stub ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Monaco UnitedStates Monaco USA filetype svg Monaco UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Monaco and the UnitedStates . History The UnitedStates and Monaco enjoy excellent relations. From 1956 until her death in 1982, the American born Grace Kelly was married to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco Prince Rainier III , Albert II, Prince of Monaco Prince Albert s father. The UnitedStates does not yet have a diplomatic mission located in Monaco but there is an embassy in Paris , and a consulate general in Marseille . In December 2006, the UnitedStates and Monaco upgraded from consular to full diplomatic relations. Shortly thereafter, Craig Roberts Stapleton Craig Stapleton ambassador to France was accredited to Monaco, and ambassador Gilles Noghes became the first Mon gasque language Monegasque ambassador to the UnitedStates. ref http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 3397.htm Background Note Monaco ref References reflist StateDept External links http history.state.gov countries monaco History of Monaco U.S. relations Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Foreign relations of Monaco Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Monaco UnitedStates Category Monaco UnitedStatesrelations fixcategory monaco stub ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Burundi UnitedStates Burundi USA filetype svg POV date February 2008 Burundi UnitedStatesrelations are the international relations between Burundi and the UnitedStates . Official U.S. Government goals in Burundi are to help the people of Burundi realize a just and lasting peace based upon democratic principles and sustainable economic development. The UnitedStates encourages political stability, ongoing Democracy democratic reforms, political openness, respect for human rights , and economic development in Burundi. In the long term, the UnitedStates seeks to strengthen the process of internal reconciliation and democratization within all the states of the region to promote a stable, democratic community of nations that will work toward mutual social, economic, and security interests on the continent. The UnitedStates supported the Arusha peace process, providing financial support through its assessed contributions to a UN peacekeeping force established in 2004. Principal U.S. Officials Ambassador Pamela J. H. Slutz Diplomatic missions The U.S. Embassy is located in Bujumbura . See also Foreign relations of Burundi Foreign relations of the UnitedStates References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 2821.htm External links http history.state.gov countries burundi History of Burundi U.S. relations Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Burundi UnitedStates Category Burundi UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Latvia UnitedStates Latvia USA filetype svg File Embassy of Latvia, Washington, D.C..jpg thumb 150px Embassy of Latvia in Washington, D.C. Latvia UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Latvia and the UnitedStates . History The UnitedStates established diplomatic relations with Latvia on July 28, 1922. The U.S. Legation in Riga was officially established on November 13, 1922 and served as the headquarters for U.S. representation in the Baltics during the interwar era. The Soviet invasion forced the closure of the legation on September 5, 1940, but Latvian representation in the UnitedStates has continued uninterrupted for 85 years. The UnitedStates never recognized the forcible incorporation of Latvia into the U.S.S.R. and views the present Government of Latvia as a legal continuation of the interwar republic. Latvia and the UnitedStates have signed treaties on investment , trade, intellectual property protection, extradition , mutual legal assistance, and avoidance of double taxation . Latvia has enjoyed most favored nation treatment with the UnitedStates since December 1991. Principal U.S. Embassy Officials include Ambassador mdash Judith Judy G. Garber Deputy Chief of Mission mdash Caryn McClelland Political Economic Officer mdash Brian Phipps Management Officer mdash Mark Moody Consular Officer mdash Tim Buckley Public Affairs ... in Riga. See also Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Latvia UnitedStates Ambassador to Latvia References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 5378.htm relations External links http history.state.gov countries latvia History of Latvia U.S. relations Commons category inline Latvia UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of Latvia Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Latvia UnitedStates Category Latvia UnitedStatesrelations ... more details
Unreferenced date May 2009 USgovtPOV date February 2008 Infobox Bilateral relations Lesotho UnitedStates Lesotho USA filetype svg Lesotho UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Lesotho and the UnitedStates . History The UnitedStates was one of the first four countries to establish an embassy in Maseru after Lesotho gained its independence from Great Britain in 1966. Since this time, Lesotho and the UnitedStates have consistently maintained warm bilateral relations. In 1996, the UnitedStates closed its bilateral aid program in Lesotho. The Southern African regional office of the U.S. Agency for International Development USAID in Gaborone , Botswana now administers most of the U.S. assistance to Lesotho, which totaled approximately 2 million in Fiscal year FY 2004. Total U.S. aid to Lesotho is over 10 million, including humanitarian food assistance. The Peace Corps has operated in Lesotho since 1966. About 100 Peace Corps volunteers concentrate in the sectors of health , agriculture , education , rural community development, and the Environment biophysical environment . The Government of Lesotho encourages greater American participation in commercial life and welcomes interest from potential U.S. investors and suppliers. In 2007, the Government of Lesotho signed a compact with the Millennium Challenge Corporation to provide 362.5 million in support to develop ... Ambassador Robert B. Nolan See also Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Lesotho References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 2831.htm relations External links http history.state.gov countries lesotho History of Lesotho U.S. relations Commons category inline Lesotho UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of Lesotho Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Lesotho UnitedStates Category Lesotho UnitedStatesrelations ... more details
POV check date February 2008 Infobox Bilateral relations Djibouti UnitedStates Djibouti USA filetype svg Djibouti UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Djibouti and the UnitedStates . History In April 1977, the UnitedStates established a Consulate General in Djibouti and upon independence in June 1977 raised the status of its mission to an embassy. The first U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti arrived in October 1980. Over the past decade, the UnitedStates has been a principal provider of humanitarian assistance for famine relief, and has sponsored health care, education, good governance, and security assistance programs. Djibouti has allowed the U.S. military, as well as other nations, access to its port and airport facilities. The Djiboutian Government has been very supportive of U.S. and Western interests, particularly during the Gulf War Gulf crisis of 1990 91 and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 . In 2002, Djibouti agreed to host a U.S. military presence at Camp Lemonnier , a former French Foreign Legion base outside the capital that now houses approximately 1,800 American personnel. U.S. service members provide humanitarian support and development and security assistance to people and governments of the Horn of Africa and Yemen . As a victim of past international terrorist attacks, President Guelleh continues to take a very proactive position against terrorism. Embassy Principal U.S. officials include UnitedStates Ambassador to Djibouti Ambassador James Swan See also Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Djibouti External links http history.state.gov countries djibouti History of Djibouti U.S. relations ... r pa ei bgn 5482.htm relations Foreign relations of Djibouti Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Djibouti UnitedStatesrelations Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Djibouti UnitedStates fixcategory ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Malta UnitedStates Malta USA filetype svg Malta UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Malta and the UnitedStates . History Malta and the UnitedStates established full diplomatic relations upon Malta s independence in 1964 overall relations are positive. The UnitedStates has been sympathetic to Malta s campaign to attract private investment , and some firms operating in Malta have U.S. ownership or investment. These include major hotels , manufacturing and repair facilities, and some offices servicing local and regional operations. Malta is on the list of the Visa Waiver Program of the US. Maltese nationals holding a Maltese biometric passport do not require a visa for entry into the UnitedStates. Embassy Principal U.S. Embassy Officials include Ambassador Douglas Kmiec Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Davis Consular Officer Eric Catalfamo Public Affairs Officer Elijah Waterman Political Economic Commercial Officer Thomas Yeager Information Management Officer Frank Jones Management Officer Marietta Bartoletti Regional Security Officer Adedayo Aderinto General Services Officer Lolita Jones Defense Attache Jane Moraski Community Liaison Officer vacant The U.S. embassy in Malta is in the village of Ta Qali which was constructed recently to replace the former U.S. embassy which was in Floriana References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 5382.htm External links http history.state.gov countries malta History of Malta U.S. relations Commons category inline Malta UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of Malta Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Malta UnitedStates Category Malta UnitedStatesrelations ... more details
Unreferenced date May 2009 Infobox Bilateral relations Turkmenistan UnitedStates Turkmenistan USA filetype svg Turkmenistan UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and the UnitedStates . History For several years, Turkmenistan was a key player in the U.S. Caspian Basin Energy Initiative, which sought to facilitate negotiations between commercial partners and the Governments of Turkmenistan, Georgia country Georgia , Azerbaijan , and Turkey to build a Pipeline transport pipeline under the Caspian Sea and export Turkmen gas to the Turkish domestic energy market and beyond the so called Trans Caspian Gas Pipeline TCGP . However, the Government of Turkmenistan essentially removed itself from the negotiations in 2000 by refusing all offers by its commercial partners and making unrealistic demands for billion dollar pre financing. Following a tripartite summit with the presidents of Russia and Kazakhstan in May 2007 in which gas was a major topic, however, the new President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow Berdimuhamedow resurrected the idea of a Trans Caspian gas pipeline, explicitly refusing to rule out the possibility of constructing such a pipeline in the future. The UnitedStates and Turkmenistan continue to disagree about the latter state s path toward Democracy democratic and economic reform. The UnitedStates has publicly advocated industrial privatization, market liberalization, and fiscal reform, as well as legal and regulatory reforms to open up the economy .... See also Foreign relations of Turkmenistan Foreign relations of the UnitedStates References ... History of Turkmenistan U.S. relations Commons category inline Turkmenistan UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of Turkmenistan Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Turkmenistan UnitedStates Category Turkmenistan UnitedStatesrelations fixcategory ru ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Montenegro UnitedStates Montenegro USA filetype svg Montenegro UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Montenegro and the UnitedStates . History File Embassy of Montenegro.JPG thumb Embassy of Montenegro in Washington, D.C. Embassy of Montenegro in the Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The relations between the U.S.A. and Principality of Montenegro officially started in 1905,and lasted until the later one joined the Kingdom of Yugoslavia . The UnitedStates recognized Montenegro on June 12, 2006 and formally established diplomatic relations on August 15. The U.S. maintains an Embassy in Podgorica . A variety of U.S. assistance programs are currently in place in Montenegro to help improve the economic climate and strengthen democracy . These programs include initiatives to prepare the country for World Trade Organization World Trade Organization accession and membership accession and to promote local economic growth and business development. US assistance The UnitedStates aims to foster military cooperation between the two nations and bring Montenegro s Military of Montenegro military forces up to the standards necessary for eventual Accession of Montenegro to NATO membership in NATO . ref http www.state.gov p eur rls fs 104119.htm ref Ambassador Principal U.S. Embassy Officials include Ambassador Sue K. Brown References Reflist StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 70949.htm External links http history.state.gov countries montenegro History of Montenegro U.S. relations Commons category inline Montenegro UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of Montenegro Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Montenegro UnitedStates Category Montenegro UnitedStatesrelations fixcategory ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Brunei UnitedStates Brunei UnitedStates filetype svg Brunei UnitedStatesrelations date from the 19th century. On April 6, 1845, the USS Constitution visited Brunei . The two countries concluded a Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Commerce and Navigation in 1850, which remains in force today. The UnitedStates maintained a consulate in Brunei from 1865 to 1867. History The U.S. welcomed Brunei Darussalam s full independence from the United Kingdom on January 1, 1984, and opened an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan on that date. Brunei opened its embassy in Washington, D.C. in March 1984. Royal Brunei Armed Forces Brunei s armed forces engage in joint exercises, training programs, and other military cooperation with the U.S. A memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation was signed on November 29, 1994. The Sultan of Brunei visited Washington in December 2002. Principal U.S. Embassy officials UnitedStates Ambassador to Brunei Ambassador Daniel L. Shields Deputy Chief of Mission Alexander L. Barrasso Management Officer Terry Murphree Diplomatic missions The U.S. Embassy is located in Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei has an embassy in Washington, D.C. References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 2700.htm relations External links Commons category inline Brunei UnitedStatesrelations http history.state.gov countries brunei History of Brunei U.S. relations Foreign relations of Brunei Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral fixcategory DEFAULTSORT Brunei UnitedStatesRelations Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Brunei UnitedStates Category Brunei UnitedStatesrelations ... more details
POV check date February 2008 Infobox Bilateral relations Madagascar UnitedStates Madagascar USA filetype svg Relations between the UnitedStates and Madagascar date to the middle 19th century. The two countries concluded a commercial convention in 1867 and a treaty of peace, friendship, and commerce in 1881. Traditionally warm relations suffered considerably during the 1970s, when Madagascar expelled the U.S. ambassador , closed a NASA tracking station, allianced with the USSR , and nationalized two U.S. oil companies. In 1980, relations at the ambassadorial level were restored. Throughout the troubled period, commercial and cultural relations remained active. In 1990, Madagascar was designated as a priority aid recipient, and assistance increased from 15 million in 1989 to 40 million in 1993. Recent U.S. assistance has contributed to a population census and family planning programs conservation of Madagascar s remarkable biodiversity , private sector development, agriculture , democracy and governance initiatives and media training. Madagascar became the first country with a Millennium Challenge Account compact when it signed an agreement worth 110 million in April 2006. The Ravalomanana government is especially positive about ties with the UnitedStates. U.S. Officials include Ambassador R. Niels Marquardt Deputy Chief of Mission George Sibley USAID Director vacant Defense Attache Cecil Bridges Public Affairs Officer Rodney Ford Consular Officer Jay Epping Economic Commercial Section Chief Brian Neubert Political Silvana Rodriguez Management Officer Keith Heffern Peace Corps ... of Madagascar U.S. relations Foreign relations of Madagascar Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral fixcategory DEFAULTSORT Madagascar UnitedStatesRelations Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Madagascar UnitedStates Category Madagascar UnitedStatesrelations ... more details
USgovtPOV date May 2008 Infobox Bilateral relations Mauritania UnitedStates Mauritania USA filetype svg Mauritania UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Mauritania and the UnitedStates . The U.S. Government fully supports Mauritania s transition to democracy , and congratulates Mauritania on the successful series of 2006 2007 parliamentary and presidential election s. The U.S. condemned the August 2005 coup and the unconstitutional assumption of power by the Military Council for Justice ... Mauritania relations were excellent, but underwent several transformations since Mauritania gained independence . From 1960 to 1967, the UnitedStates maintained cordial relations with Mauritania and provided ... broke diplomatic and consular relations with the UnitedStates but restored ties two years later and maintained relatively friendly relations until the late 1980s, despite disagreement over the Arab Israeli issue. Since 1981, the UnitedStates has provided about 130 million in economic and food assistance ... the Highly Indebted Poor Countries HIPC initiative. Improved relations with the UnitedStates, including ... U.S. relations Commons category Mauritania UnitedStatesrelations http mauritaniaembassy.us ... Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Foreign relations of Mauritania Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Mauritania UnitedStates Category Mauritania UnitedStatesrelations ... elections as soon as possible. The UnitedStates provided election related assistance for voter education ... Embassy in Nouakchott , Mauritania. Previous UnitedStates Ambassadors to Mauritania Mark Boulware ... relations. Moreover, Mauritania s perceived support of Iraq prior to and during the 1991 Gulf War further weakened the strained ties. Relations between the U.S. and Mauritania reached a low in the spring .... Relations also suffered in the 1990s as a result of repeated reports that slavery continued in some ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Niger UnitedStates Niger USA filetype svg Niger UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Niger and the UnitedStates . History U.S. relations with Niger have generally been close and friendly since Niger attained independence. Although USAID does not have a Mission in Niger, 30 million in annual official aid is administered through American and local non governmental organizations with programs addressing food security, health , local governance , youth training, girls education, political corruption corruption control, and improving the business environment. The U.S. Peace Corps program in Niger started in 1962. It currently has about 130 volunteers in Niger and celebrated its 45th anniversary in Niger in September 2007. Principal U.S. Officials include Ambassador Bernadette M. Allen Deputy Chief of Mission Donald Koran Defense Attach Lieutenant Colonel Marie Kokotajlo Joint Management Officer Don D. Curtis Economic Commercial Consular Officer Richard M. Roberts Public Affairs Officer Stephen J. Posivak Peace Corps Director Mary Abrams USAID Country Program Manager Mark Wentling The U.S. maintains an embassy in Niamey , Niger. Niger maintains an embassy in Washington, D.C. . See also Ambassadors of Niger to the UnitedStatesUnitedStates Ambassador to Niger References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 5474.htm External links http history.state.gov countries niger History of Niger U.S. relations Commons category inline Niger UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of Niger Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Niger UnitedStates Category Niger UnitedStatesrelations ... more details
Infobox Bilateral relations Hungary UnitedStates Hungary USA filetype svg Hungary UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Hungary and the UnitedStates . History Until the end of World War I Hungary had been a part of the Austrian Empire and the dual monarchy of Austria Hungary . UnitedStates diplomatic relations with Hungary were conducted through the UnitedStates Ambassador to Austria ... and the UnitedStates established bilateral relations through a legation in Budapest established .... Relations between the UnitedStates and Hungary following World War II were affected by the Soviet armed forces Soviet occupation of Hungary occupation of Hungary . Full diplomatic relations were ... of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Hungary UnitedStates fixcategory Category Hungary UnitedStatesrelations ... strained by the nationalization of U.S. owned property and what the UnitedStates considered ... claims of American citizens. In January 1978, the UnitedStates returned the Holy Crown of Hungary , which had been safeguarded by the UnitedStates since the end of World War II. Symbolically and actually ... exchanges were expanded. As Hungary began to pull away from the Soviet orbit, the UnitedStates ... 1999, it became a formal ally of the UnitedStates. This move has been consistently supported by the 1.5 ... relationship . Hungary joined the Visa Waiver Program in 2008 . See also Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Hungary References StateDept External links http history.state.gov .... Diplomatic relations were interrupted at the outbreak of World War II . Hungary severed relations with the U.S. on the December 11, 1941, when the UnitedStates declaration of war declared war on Germany. Two days later, December 13, Hungary declared war on the UnitedStates. The embassy was closed and diplomatic personnel returned to the U.S. Normal bilateral relations between Hungary and the U.S. ... more details
POV check date February 2008 Infobox Bilateral relations Uganda UnitedStates Uganda USA filetype svg Uganda UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Uganda and the UnitedStates . Although U.S. Ugandan relations were strained during the rule of Idi Amin in the 1970s, relations improved after Amin s fall. In mid 1979, the UnitedStates reopened its embassy in Kampala . Relations with successor governments were cordial, although Obote and his administration rejected strong U.S. criticism of Uganda s human rights situation. Bilateral relations between the UnitedStates and Uganda have been good since Museveni assumed power, and the UnitedStates has welcomed his efforts to end human rights abuses and to pursue economic reform. Uganda is a strong supporter of the Global War on Terror . The UnitedStates is helping Uganda achieve export led economic growth through the African Growth and Opportunity Act and provides a significant amount of development assistance. At the same time, the UnitedStates is concerned about continuing human rights problems and the pace of progress toward the establishment of genuine political pluralism. U.S. development assistance in Uganda has the overall ... and international conflicts, and promote honest and open government. The UnitedStates also provides ... maintains an embassy in Kampala, Uganda. See also Foreign relations of Uganda Foreign relations of the UnitedStates References StateDept http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 2963.htm External links http history.state.gov countries uganda History of Uganda U.S. relations Commons category inline Uganda UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Uganda Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Uganda Category Uganda UnitedStatesrelations ... assistance for small projects with a high level of community involvement. U.S. Ugandan relations also ... more details
POV check date February 2008 Infobox Bilateral relations Namibia UnitedStates Namibia USA filetype svg Namibia UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Namibia and the UnitedStates . History U.S. Namibian relations are very good and continue to improve. Characterized by shared Democracy democratic values , commitment to rule of law, and respect for human rights , the bilateral relationship has been strengthened through trade ties and U.S. assistance programs. Namibia has seized opportunities created by AGOA . Currently the SACU countries and the U.S. are negotiating a Trade, Investment and Development Cooperation Agreement, scheduled to be signed in 2008. Namibia has been included in President Bush s International Mother and Child HIV Initiative and the Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. The U.S. Agency for International Development s USAID bilateral presence in Namibia has been extended until 2010. In addition to the Embassy , the Centers for Disease Control , Peace Corps , and the Defense Department have offices in Windhoek . Namibia is also in the process of negotiating a Compact agreement with the Millennium Challenge Corporation with a target signing date of mid 2008. Principal U.S. Embassy Officials Ambassador Dennise Mathieu Deputy Chief of Mission Eric D. Benjaminson Public Affairs Officer Ray Castillo Political Officer Mark J. Cassayre Economic Commercial Officer Adrienne Galanek Consular Officer John La Rochelle USAID Director Elzadia Washington Danaux ... Foreign Affairs Digital Archives Commons category inline Namibia UnitedStatesrelations Foreign relations of Namibia Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of Namibia UnitedStates fixcategory Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Namibia UnitedStatesrelations ... History of Namibia U.S. relations http repository.library.georgetown.edu handle 10822 552698 US Policy ... more details
POV check date February 2008 Infobox Bilateral relations Jordan UnitedStates Jordan USA filetype svg Jordan UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Jordan and the UnitedStates . History Relations between the U.S. and Jordan have been close for over four decades. U.S. policy seeks to reinforce Jordan s commitment to peace, stability, and moderation. The peace process and Jordan s opposition to terrorism parallel and indirectly assist wider U.S. interests. Accordingly, through economic and military assistance and through close political cooperation, the UnitedStates has helped Jordan maintain its stability and prosperity. Since 1952, the UnitedStates has provided Jordan with economic assistance totaling more than 9 billion 1.3 billion in loans and 7.7 billion in grants , including funds for development projects, health care , education , construction to increase water availability, support for microeconomic policy shifts toward a more completely free market system, and both grant and loan acquisition of U.S. agriculture commodities. These programs have been successful ... www.reuters.com article pressRelease idUS267790 06 Mar 2008 PRN20080306 ref See also Foreign relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Jordan References Reflist StateDept http www.state.gov ... countries jordan History of Jordan U.S. relations Commons category Jordan UnitedStatesrelations ... Washington D.C. Foreign relations of Jordan Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral DEFAULTSORT Jordan UnitedStatesRelations Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Jordan UnitedStates Category Jordan UnitedStatesrelations ar ... between Jordan and the UnitedStates and to facilitate the exchange of ideas between Members ... bilateral relations between Jordan and the US. The caucus will be co chaired by Congressmen ... with King Hussein about Jordan U.S. relations from the http repository.library.georgetown.edu handle ... more details
POV check date February 2008 Infobox Bilateral relations Lithuania UnitedStates Lithuania USA filetype svg Lithuania UnitedStatesrelations are bilateral relations between Lithuania and the UnitedStates . The UnitedStates established diplomatic relations with Lithuania on July 28, 1922. The Soviet invasion forced the closure of the Legation to Lithuania on September 5, 1940, but Lithuanian representation in the UnitedStates continued uninterrupted. The UnitedStates never recognized the forcible incorporation of Lithuania into the USSR and views the present government of Lithuania as a legal continuation of the interwar republic. In 2007, the UnitedStates and Lithuania celebrated 85 years of continuous diplomatic relations. Lithuania has enjoyed most favored nation treatment with the UnitedStates since December 1991. Since 1992, the UnitedStates has committed more than 100 million in Lithuania to economic and political transformation and to humanitarian needs. The UnitedStates and Lithuania signed an agreement on bilateral trade and intellectual property protection in 1994 and a bilateral investment treaty in 1997. In 1998, the UnitedStates signed a Charter of Partnership with Lithuania and the other Baltic countries establishing bilateral working groups focusing on improving regional security , military defense , and economic issues. Principal U.S. officials include Citation ... relations of the UnitedStates Foreign relations of Lithuania References StateDept http www.state.gov ... U.S. relations Commons category Lithuania UnitedStatesrelations http vilnius.usembassy.gov Embassy of the UnitedStates http www.ltembassyus.org Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the USA Foreign relations of the UnitedStates expanded Bilateral Foreign relations of Lithuania expanded Bilateral Category Bilateral relations of the UnitedStates Category Bilateral relations of Lithuania UnitedStates Category Lithuania UnitedStatesrelations ... more details
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