Statement on the ninth anniversary of Andijan events
Today, the United States remembers the events that took place in Andijon nine years ago and extends heartfelt sympathy to all who suffered during and as a result of that tragedy. As a principle the United States encourages reconciliation, accountability and respect for the rights of all citizens as the best means to ensure future ... Read More»
Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns’ Press Interview in Tashkent
Good afternoon. I’m very pleased to be back in Tashkent at an important moment for Uzbekistan and Central Asia. I look forward to seeing President Karimov again later today, and I had a productive meeting with Foreign Minister Kamilov this morning. We continued the very useful exchange we began in Washington last December during our ... Read More»
Inaugural U.S.-Uzbekistan Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation is Held in Tashkent
The inaugural U.S.-Uzbekistan Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation will be held May 5-7, 2014 in Tashkent. This is in furtherance of the 2010 U.S.-Uzbekistan Science and Technology Agreement, signed by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and First Deputy Prime Minister Rustam Azimov. Approximately 30 U.S. scientists, university researchers, and representatives from ... Read More»
Ambassador Krol’s 2014 World Press Freedom Day remarks
Information is as important to human life as water, oil, gas, air and other resources. Like any resource, information can be used for good or for ill. As a professional diplomat I know information can cause wars and can end wars. It can enlighten and it can deceive. In today’s world we face a flood ... Read More»