News from January 2015


U.S. Ambassador highlights collaboration at ECOWAS Ebola meeting

United States Ambassador to Ghana, Gene Cretz, addressed the ECOWAS Ebola High-Level Meeting, expressing gratitude to key leaders and organizations for their roles in combating the Ebola crisis.


U.S. criticizes Russian actions amid rising tensions in Ukraine

The United States Mission to the OSCE has expressed concern over ongoing violations of OSCE principles by the Russian Federation and the situation in Ukraine.


India partners with USAID and Gates Foundation for urban sanitation improvement

The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) in India has entered into partnerships with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the Swachh Bharat Clean India Mission.


India partners with USAID and Gates Foundation for improved urban sanitation

The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) in India has entered into agreements with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the Swachh Bharat Clean India Mission.


U.S. Embassy visits Suez Canal project; anticipates increased involvement

On January 12, Deputy Chief of Mission Thomas H. Goldberger and a team from the U.S. Embassy visited the Suez Canal Development Project at the invitation of Suez Canal Authority Chairman Admiral Mohab Mameesh.


USAID partners with AUC to boost employment skills at Ain Shams University

Ain Shams University in Cairo has launched two new Career Development Centers, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in collaboration with the American University in Cairo (AUC).


John Kerry highlights US-India partnership at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry concluded a significant two-day visit to the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, underscoring the strategic partnership between the United States and India.


John Kerry leads U.S. delegation at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry concluded a significant two-day visit to the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, emphasizing the strategic partnership between the United States and India.


Kerry to attend Vibrant Gujarat Summit in India

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit Ahmedabad, India, on January 10, 2015.


USAID partners with Chhattisgarh agency on renewable energy projects

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has entered into a partnership with the Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) to promote off-grid renewable energy projects.


Richard Verma arrives in New Delhi as U.S. ambassador

The U.S. Mission to India has announced the arrival of Ambassador Richard Verma in New Delhi on January 2, 2015.


Richard Verma assumes role as U.S ambassador to India

The U.S. Mission to India has announced the arrival of Ambassador Richard Verma in New Delhi on January 2, 2015.


Richard Verma takes office as U.S ambassador to India

The U.S. Mission to India has announced the arrival of Ambassador Richard Verma in New Delhi on January 2, 2015.