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Celebrating World Tuna Day 2022

The U.S. made commitments at the Our Ocean 2022, which spanned the issue areas of the conference, including climate change, sustainable fisheries, sustainable blue economies, marine protected areas, maritime security, and marine pollution. Check out this link for a Fact Sheet on the Commitments made at the Our Ocean 2022. https://www.state.gov/united-states-announces…/   World Tuna Day Palau

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By | 2 May, 2022 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau

Summit For Democracy: Galvanizing Hope and Action

  President Biden  pledged to host a December Summit for Democracy to reinforce the United States’ commitment to placing democracy and human rights at the center of U.S. foreign policy. The Summit for Democracy (S4D) is an opportunity to open a discussion to engage, listen, and speak honestly about the challenges facing democracy within the United States and abroad. It will provide …

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By | 9 December, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, President of the United States, U.S. & the Republic of Palau | Tags:

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Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Koror, Palau

Location: Palau Event:  Consular services at the U.S. Embassy in Koror, including passport applications and visa interviews, will be temporarily suspended beginning September 7, 2021 for several weeks.  We are committed to resuming services as soon as possible. We encourage individuals requiring passport or visa services to visit the U.S. Embassy prior to September 1, …

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By | 11 August, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, East Asia & Pacific, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau, U.S. Embassy in Koror, U.S. Passports

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United States Continues Relief in the Aftermath of Surigae

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), airlifted plastic sheeting for shelter needs, kitchen sets, and other relief supplies — to save lives and meet the urgent needs of the Palau people in response to Typhoon Surigae.  Arriving in Palau from USAID’s warehouse in Miami, these airlifted supplies will support emergency response efforts for more than …

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By | 19 May, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Emergency Services, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau

USAID ASSISTS THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA AND PALAU TO SECURE $10.4 MILLION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION

For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), supported capacity building efforts in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau, which in turn helped to secure $10.4 million in climate change-related grants from the Green Climate Fund …

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By | 14 April, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Environment, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau, U.S. Embassy in Koror

Joint U.S. – Palau Statement on the “Clean Network”

  Republic of Palau President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. and U.S. Under Secretary of State Keith Krach agree on the importance of securing telecommunications infrastructure and ensuring safe technology supply chains based on internationally accepted digital trust standards. They express their commitment to protecting peoples’ personal data, companies’ intellectual property, and each country’s national security …

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By | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Public Affairs, Regions, Science & Tech, U.S. & the Republic of Palau

Secretary Pompeo Statement On Storming of U.S. Capitol

Secretary Pompeo: “The storming of the U.S. Capitol today is unacceptable. Lawlessness and rioting — here or around the world — is always unacceptable. I have travelled to many countries and always support the right of every human being to protest peacefully for their beliefs and their causes. But violence, putting at risk the safety …

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By | 7 January, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau, U.S. Secretary of State

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The United States Continues to Lead the Global COVID-19 Response; Allocates Additional US $12 million for the Pacific Islands Region

The U.S. Embassy today announced the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) additional investment of $12 million to assist partner countries in the Pacific Islands region to prevent the spread and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region. To date, the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development …

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By | 10 June, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau

Historic Meeting of Presidents of the Freely Associated States and United States President Donald J. Trump

President Donald J. Trump, Meets with the President of the Republic of Palau, Tommy E. Remengesau Jr., President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Hilda C. Heine and President of the Federated States of Micronesia, David W. Panuelo (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

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By | 22 May, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Events, Key Officials, President of the United States, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau

Koa Moana Team Meets with Local Local Press On US Indo-Pacific Exercises

U.S. Marines and Sailors with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific and U.S. Pacific Fleet are participating in security cooperation events with several partner nations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility while embarked on the USNS Stockham (T-AK 3017) from October to December 2018 as part of Task Force Koa Moana. The task-organized U.S. …

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By | 21 November, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau

U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement Consummated!

On September 19, 2018, U.S. Ambassador Amy Hyatt and Minister of Finance Elbuchel Sadang signed the 15-year Compact Review Agreement Amendments, bringing into force the U.S.-Palau Compact Review Agreement, a process which began in 2010. The signing consummates the first 15-year review and amendment process as provided for under the Compact of Free Association (Compact), …

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By | 21 September, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Key Documents, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau

Recognizing and Honoring Palauan Women's Service in US Military #BeBoldforChange

Ambassador Hyatt Honors Palauan Women’s Service in US military #BeBoldForChange

International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017, celebrates the many contributions and achievements of women around the world. Here in the Republic of Palau, women have always stood as pillars of society and are empowered to protect the foundations of family, tradition, and culture. A woman’s contribution to Palauan society are highly valued. Many women have ventured …

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By | 23 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Featured Event, Gender Issues, Public Affairs, U.S. & the Republic of Palau | Tags: , , , , ,

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