Tag: Secretary of State
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Former US secretary of state, Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Henry Kissinger, a former US secretary of state and national security adviser who escaped Nazi Germany in his youth to become one of the most influential and controversial foreign policy figures in American history, has died. He was 100. Kissinger died Wednesday at his home in Connecticut, according
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JUST IN: Buhari receives US Secretary of State in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken at the State House in Abuja. Blinken arrived at the
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U.S. Secretary of State calls Buhari, reaffirms Nigeria-U.S. relations
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called President Muhamadu Buhari and reaffirmed the longstanding relationship between the U.S. and Nigeria, U.S. Department of State, said. The spokesperson for the department, Heather Nauert, said Mr Pompeo, during the call, also underscored Mr Buhari’s visit to the U.S. on April 30, and recognised Nigeria’s leadership in Africa.…
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Buhari receives US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson inside Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari and the visiting United States Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, are currently meeting. The meeting is holding behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tillerson arrived for the meeting at about a few minutes after 4pm. He is expected to brief journalists after the meeting. Details later…
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U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson to visit Nigeria, four other countries next week
The U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, would visit Nigeria and four other African countries from March 6 to 13, the U.S. Department of State has said. The spokesperson for the Department, Heather Nauert, said Tillerson would also travel to Addis Ababa, Djibouti, Nairobi and N’Djamena. During his visit to Abuja, Tillerson is expected to…
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Kerry congratulates Secretary of State-designate, Tillerson
Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee, Rex Tillerson, on his nomination. Kerry, in a statement he issued on Tuesday, said the U.S. Department of State would provide full support for a smooth transition for the incoming administration’s pursuit of U.S. foreign policy. He said, “I congratulate Rex Tillerson…
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Trump names Rex Tillerson as new Secretary of State
President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump has declared CEO of ExxonMobil, Rex Tillerson as the Secretary of State, dismissing concerns about the businessman’s close ties to Russia. U.S president-elect said Rex Tillerson’s knowledge and experience of geopolitics made him the best candidate for the position. Trump said: “His tenacity, broad experience and…