Date: 01/03/2017 Description: Trainees for the Colombian Special Forces wait to board a plane in Bogota, Colombia, to take part in training exercises that will help them gain skills in combating terrorism. © AP Image

Jan. 3: Efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism were at the forefront of the diplomatic engagements of the U.S. Department of State throughout 2016. DipNote» More»

Secretary Kerry (Dec. 28): "This is an issue which, all of you know, I have worked on intensively during my time as Secretary of State for one simple reason: because the two-state solution is the only way to achieve a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians." Full Text» Fact Sheet»

Date: 2016 Description: Linda Thomas-Greenfield observing the 2016 presidential elections in Ghana - State Dept Image

Dec. 29: Alongside our African partners, we have made significant progress advancing democracy, peace, and prosperity throughout the continent, though challenges, of course, remain. DipNote»

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January 3, 2017

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Strategic Consultations on North Korea Policy

Deputy Secretary Blinken will host First Deputy Director of the Republic of Korea (R.O.K.) National Security Office Cho Tae-yong in Washington on January 6, for the fifth round of U.S.-R.O.K. strategic consultations on North Korea policy. More»

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