Rex Tillerson Archives

Annual Observance of International Women’s Day

Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC March 8, 2018 As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally. We will ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Libreville | 8 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, U.S. Secretary of State

Secretary Tillerson To Travel to Addis Ababa, Djibouti, Nairobi, N’Djamena, and Abuja

Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 1, 2018 On his first official trip to Africa, Secretary Rex Tillerson will travel to N’Djamena, Chad; Djibouti, Djibouti; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Nairobi, Kenya; and Abuja, Nigeria, March 6-13, 2018. Secretary Tillerson will meet with leadership in each country, as well as the leadership of the ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Libreville | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, U.S. Secretary of State

An Historic Moment for Zimbabwe

Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 21, 2017 With the resignation of Robert Mugabe, today marks an historic moment for Zimbabwe. We congratulate all Zimbabweans who raised their voices and stated peacefully and clearly that the time for change was overdue. Zimbabwe has an extraordinary opportunity to set itself on ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Libreville | 24 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Zimbabwe

Remarks at the Ministerial on Trade, Security, and Governance in Africa

SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you. And good morning, everyone. It really is my honor to welcome all of you to the State Department this morning. And we are grateful to see so many friends and partners here in the United States, and appreciate you traveling to be with us today for this event. I have been very ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Libreville | 20 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Trade

U.S.-African Partnerships: Advancing Common Interests

Remarks Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. Under Secretary for Political Affairs U.S. Institute of Peace Washington, DC September 13, 2017 Introduction Good morning. Thank you President Lindborg for your very kind and generous introduction. To you and to Ambassador Carson I am grateful for the invitation to participate in this important and timely symposium. It is ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Libreville | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Partnerships, Rex Tillerson, U.S-Africa, USIP

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON – Sao Tome and Principe National Day

July 12, 2017 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, congratulations to the people of Sao Tome and Principe on the 42nd anniversary of your independence on July 12th. The United States commends Sao Tome and Principe’s long tradition of democracy, reinforced by the peaceful transfer of power after the presidential ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Libreville | 17 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Sao Tome and Principe

2017 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month

Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC June 7, 2017 In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Libreville | 9 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Human Rights, LGBTI, Rex Tillerson

On the Occasion of Ramadan

Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC May 26, 2017 On behalf of the United States Department of State, Renda and I sincerely wish Muslims around the world a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of reverence, generosity, and self-reflection. Most importantly, it is a cherished time for family and ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Libreville | 30 May, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson

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