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The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA), headed by Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Feltman, deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. diplomatic relations with Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Regional policy issues that NEA handles include Iraq, Middle East peace, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, and political and economic reform. -Clickable Map
Iraqi Women Provincial Council Leaders
Secretary Clinton (Mar. 16): "Today I had the privilege of meeting with twenty-two Iraqi women provincial council leaders and an influential civil society leader from Anbar. These women are visiting the United States to participate in an exchange of ideas on public service in the U.S. and in Iraq." Full Text»
Secretary Clinton Meets With Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 26): "We believe a two-state solution is the best way to end the conflict and guarantee peace, security, and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians alike." Full Text»
Joint Statement by Secretary Clinton and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed al Nahyan (Feb. 23)
The United States and the United Arab Emirates have a strong partnership and share a common vision for a secure, stable, and prosperous Middle East. Full Text»
Assessment of Iraq Before the March 7th Elections
Ambassador Hill (Feb. 19): "The U.S. wants to help introduce Iraq to the international community and see that Iraq, this newly very democratic state, is one that will really take its appropriate place in the international arena." Full Text» Video»
Upcoming Iraqi Elections and U.S.-Iraqi Relations
Ambassador Hill (Feb. 17): "For us, this is a very important election because it’s an election that will enable us to continue to develop what we see as a long-term and very important relationship - strategic relationship - with the Republic of Iraq." Full Text»