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U.S. Ambassador Thomas Vajda presents his credentials to President U Win Myint

U.S. Ambassador Thomas Vajda presents his credentials to President U Win Myint

Ambassador Vajda presented his credentials to President U Win Myint at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw on January 19, 2021. The United States is committed to working with the people of Myanmar in pursuit of democracy, peace, and prosperity.

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Message for U.S. Citizens:  Security Update

8 August, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

34th Anniversary of 8888 Uprising  August 8, 2022 EVENT: The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon verified social media reports that the regime has increased the number…

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Alert: Worldwide Caution – August 3, 2022

3 August, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

Worldwide Caution – August 3, 2022   Event:  On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri,…

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (Myanmar): Information for U.S. Citizens

27 July, 2022 | Alert

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (Myanmar): Information for U.S. Citizens (July 27, 2022) EVENT: The U.S. Embassy in Rangoon is aware of social media…

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Road Closures for Martyr’s Day Celebration, July 19, 2022

18 July, 2022 | Alert

EVENT: The following roads will be closed for Martyr’s Day Celebrations in Yangon.  Please avoid the areas due to increased potential of attacks and violent…

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Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program Announcement – June, 2022

17 June, 2022 | News

Attention all English Language Educators: are you interested in expanding your knowledge and skills as a teacher? Interested in taking a free online course developed…

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Health Alert: Update on Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to Flight to the U.S.

14 June, 2022 | Alert

June 14, 2022 Location: Countrywide Event:  As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or…

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma: Information for U.S. Citizens

1 June, 2022 | Alert

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (Myanmar): Information for U.S. Citizens Location: Kyauktada Township, Rangoon Event: An explosion occurred at a bus stop located…

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ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit 2022, Joint Vision Statement 

14 May, 2022 | News, Press Releases

ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit 2022, Joint Vision Statement  MAY 13, 2022 WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States gather…

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Remarks By President Biden at the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit 

14 May, 2022 | East Asia & Pacific, President of the United States,, Press Releases, Speeches

Remarks By President Biden at the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit  MAY 13, 2022 State Department Washington, D.C. 4:16 P.M. EDT  THE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you.  (Applause.) …

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The Deputy Secretary’s Meeting with NUG Representatives

13 May, 2022 | Key Officials, News, Press Releases

The Deputy Secretary’s Meeting with NUG Representatives   READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 12, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy…

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FACT SHEET: U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC

12 May, 2022 | East Asia & Pacific, Fact Sheets, News

FACT SHEET: U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington, DC MAY 12, 2022  President Biden will welcome the leaders of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) for a…

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Burma New Year 2022 – Thingyan Festival

11 April, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State,

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN April 11, 2022 Burma New Year 2022 –…

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (April 8, 2022)    

8 April, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (April 8, 2022)       Location: Burma  Event: Water Festival Activities, April 11-17, 2022  The Embassy is aware of…

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Treasury Sanctions Military Leaders, Military-Affiliated Cronies and Businesses, and a Military Unit...

1 April, 2022 | News, Press Releases

Treasury Sanctions Military Leaders, Military-Affiliated Cronies and Businesses, and a Military Unit Prior to Armed Forces Day in Burma PRESS RELEASES March 25, 2022 WASHINGTON…

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Joint statement on Armed Forces Day

28 March, 2022 | News, Press Releases

Following is a joint statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar issued by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Foreign…

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United States and Allies Impose Additional Sanctions on the Burmese Military Regime

25 March, 2022 | News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State,

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 25, 2022 United States and Allies Impose Additional Sanctions on the Burmese Military Regime As we…

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

22 March, 2022 | News, Press Releases

REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 21, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you very much, and good morning, everyone. …

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Alert: Possible Telecommunications Disruption

21 February, 2022 | Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages

February 21, 2022 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN RANGOON IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE AMERICAN LIAISON NETWORK AS A…

The United States is donating billions in COVID-19 vaccine doses, funding for COVAX and medical supplies to countries all over the world.
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U.S. sends COVID-19 vaccines worldwide [rolling updates]

August 11, 2022

The United States is donating billions in COVID-19 vaccine doses, funding for COVAX and medical supplies to countries all over the world.

Secretary Blinken laid out four priorities that he said the U.S. government and African countries must tackle together. Learn what they are.
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U.S.-Africa partnerships advance shared ideals

August 11, 2022

Secretary Blinken laid out four priorities that he said the U.S. government and African countries must tackle together. Learn what they are.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s birth as a nation and of U.S.-Pakistan diplomatic relations. Some images over the decades.
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Celebrating 75 years of U.S.-Pakistan relations [photo gallery]

August 11, 2022

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s birth as a nation and of U.S.-Pakistan diplomatic relations. Some images over the decades.

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U.S. Embassy Rangoon
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