US Department of State

Romania Edges Closer to Visa-Free Travel to the US

Romania is making strides toward joining the Visa Waiver Program, a significant milestone that would enable its citizens to travel to the United States visa-free for up to 90 days. The country considers this inclusion a vital national objective and is steadily progressing towards meeting the necessary technical requirements.

F-16s to Ankara, F-35s to Athens come with caveat

Using US military articles provided to NATO allies for "non-legitimate military purposes" could trigger the suspension or cancellation of all or part of the delivery of the equipment, according to the final draft of a letter of assurance written by the US Department of State, at the demand of the US Congress in the context of negotiations during the NATO Summit at Vilnius, Lithuania, in July 20

F-16s to Ankara, F-35s to Athens come with conditions

WASHINGTON - Using US military articles provided to NATO allies for "non-legitimate military purposes" could trigger the suspension or cancellation of all or part of the delivery of the equipment, according to the final draft of a letter of assurances written by the US Department of State, at the demand of the US Congress in the context of negotiations during the NATO Summit at Vilnius, Lithuan

Humanitarian Appeal: US Calls on Israel to Protect Palestinian Lives

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the United States has called on the Israeli government to make a clear distinction between Hamas terrorists and innocent Palestinian civilians. This request came as Israel escalated its response after a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7.

Djuric: Serbia committed to strengthening historic partnership with US

WASHINGTON- Serbian Ambassador to Washington Marko Djuric on Thursday congratulated the US Department of State on the 234th anniversary of its establishment, noting that Belgrade was committed to strengthening the historic Serbia-US partnership.

"As we wish a happy 234th anniversary of the State Department

State Department OKs parts upgrade for Turkey’s F-16s, seeks Congress approval

The US Department of State announced Saturday it has decided to approve a small modernization package for Turkey's existing F-16 fleet.

The deal, valued at an estimated $259 million, is the first military equipment sale to Turkey in years and concerns avionics software upgrades.

State Department OKs Greek purchase of US amphibious vehicles

The US Department of State has approved the potential purchase by Greece of a number of assault amphibious vehicles, noting that "(t)his proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States, helping to improve the security of a NATO ally that is an important partner for political stability and economic progress in Europe."

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