President Obama’s State of the Union Address
President Obama delivered the State of the Union Address on January 24,2012. Join us for an interactive webcast of this important speech. Read President Obama’s achievements over the past year as well as his vision for America in 2012.
The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Students and teachers from different universities and civil society representatives had a dialogue with Ambassador Spratlen on civil rights. The event was hosted by American University of Central Asia.
Grand Re-opening of the America Borboru
The Bayalinov Library generously provided a new and much larger hall for the America Borboru, with the goal of expanding the center’s activity. The renovated center is open for guests from January 16th onward.
Largest Warm and Dry Distribution in Kyrgyzstan since 2009
After speaking at opening of an Operation Warm and Dry distribution event in Balykchy city Ambassador Spratlen helped pass out some of the more than 1,000 coats and 200 blankets given out to people in need in Balykchy.
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U.S. Seeks Halt to Production of Nuclear Weapons Materials
At the Geneva-based Conference on Disarmament, the United States called for a worldwide halt to the production of materials used in the making of nuclear weapons.
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Clinton at International Council on Women’s Business Leadership
If women participated fully even in our own country, our GDP would rise considerably, and that is even more true in many other parts of the world.
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Obama, Clinton and Geithner Welcome New EU Sanctions on Iran
Clinton and Geithner said the European Union’s action is consistent with steps the United States previously has taken and with new U.S. sanctions on Iran that President Obama signed into law December 31.
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U.S. Supported Photo Exhibition Increases HIV and TB Awareness
The photo exhibition “We Need Dialogue” aims to highlight the work of non-governmental organizations working with most-at-risk of HIV and TB infection in the Kyrgyz Republic to reduce the spread of those deadly diseases.
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U.S. Program Increases Access to Psychological Care for Vulnerable Communities in Osh
On January 18 the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), opened a center for social work at school # 24 in Osh City. This USAID activity is part of the Program on Improving Access to Health Services in Osh City, which is implemented by CitiHope International. The program supports Osh city communities including Cheremushky, Navoy, On-Adyr, Ak-Bura, Alymbek-Datka, as well as those in Kara-Suu Rayon (Kyzyl Kyshtak and the Furhkat/Shark areas, Maddy Kyshtak, Nariman).
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U.S. Supports Debate Tournament on “Access to Quality Higher and Vocational Education”
With increased concerns about access to and costs for education among youth and their parents, the debate tournament created an open platform for discussion on access to quality higher and vocational education, choosing a profession, career opportunities for youth, supporting young specialists, creating jobs, and employment for jobless youth.
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Presidential Proclamation Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a movement that would push our country toward a more perfect Union.
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Ambassador Spratlen about 20 Years of Friendship and Cooperation
Since the formal establishment of our bilateral relations twenty years ago, the United States of America has been a proud partner of the Kyrgyz Republic to strengthen stability, democracy, human rights and national unity.
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State Department on Parliamentary Elections in Kazakhstan
We look forward to engaging with the new multi-party Parliament as we continue our cooperation with the government and people of Kazakhstan to implement our broad-ranging strategic partnership. We recognize the government’s stated ambition to improve the political climate and to conduct more inclusive and transparent elections in line with both its international commitments and the aspirations of the Kazakhstani people.
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Assistant Secretary Posner’s Speech on Internet Freedom
I am here to speak about Internet freedom as a foundation for the 21st Century human rights agenda. It is a pleasure to be joined by Christine Varney, a lawyer’s lawyer who is much missed inside the Obama administration.
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Presidential Proclamation Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
His example stirred men and women of all backgrounds to become foot soldiers for justice, and his leadership gave them the courage to refuse the limitations of the day and fight for the prospect of tomorrow.
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President Obama’s Remarks on New Defense Strategic Review
The United States of America is the greatest force for freedom and security that the world has ever known. And in no small measure, that’s because we’ve built the best-trained, best-led, best-equipped military in history...
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Secretary Clinton on New U.S. Defense Strategy
This morning, President Obama and Secretary of Defense Panetta unveiled new strategic guidance that reflects our 21st century defense needs and secures America’s leadership for the future.
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U.S. Embassy Statement on Azimjon Askarov Verdict
The United States is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic to uphold the murder convictions and sentences of human rights activist Azimjon Askarov and his seven codefendants.
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U.S. Shares Education Program Results in New Settlements around Bishkek
On December 21, 2011, USAID will hold an event to celebrate the culmination of the Youth Aid Program’s Education project, and will include a summary presentation on projects that have been implemented in 45 new settlements around Bishkek since May 2010. The event will be held on December 21, 9:30 a.m., a conference hall of the Business Center “Maximum” (109/1 Turusbekova str.).
2012 State of the Union Address
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Transcript of the President Obama's State of the Union Address. Delivered from the U.S. Congress on January 24, 2012. The address was streamed live to the streaming video of the embassy web-site, CO.NX portal, and CO.NX Facebook page.
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