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- Afghanistan HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Afghanistan																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 4: Do Not Travel							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Afghanistan																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Afghanistan Relations																																																																																									U.S. Counterterrorism Concerns																																																																																									U.S. Assistance to the Afghan People																																																																																																																																																																																																																					U.S.-Afghanistan Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The United States established diplomatic ties with Afghanistan in 1935. In 2012, the United States and Afghanistan concluded the Strategic Partnership Agreement to strengthen our bilateral relationship, support Afghanistan’s capabilities as a partner, and improve the lives of the Afghan people. On February 29, 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed the Doha Agreement, which led to the AugustThe United States established diplomatic ties with Afghanistan in 1935. In 2012, the United States and Afghanistan concluded the Strategic Partnership Agreement to strengthen our bilateral relationship, support Afghanistan’s capabilities as a partner, and improve the lives of the Afghan people. On February 29, 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed the Doha Agreement, which led to the August 30, 2021, withdrawal of U.S. and Allied forces from Afghanistan. Since the forcible takeover by the Taliban in August 2021, culminating in the fall of Kabul on August 15, the United States has shifted to a position of pragmatic engagement in Afghanistan. The United States has not yet made a decision as to whether to recognize the Taliban or any other entity as the Government of Afghanistan or as part of such a government. The U.S. has undertaken significant efforts in coordination with the international community to assist the Afghan people during a period of humanitarian and economic catastrophe.														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The United States continues to engage with the Taliban to ensure they fully abide by these commitments.														Collapse U.S. Counterterrorism Concerns																															    																																											Read more about U.S. Counterterrorism Concerns																															    																																																																																																																																																																																																						U.S. Assistance to the Afghan People																											    																																								    																																																		Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, the United States has stopped providing assistance for the purpose of the reconstruction of Afghanistan. The United States has changed the nature and scope of its activities in Afghanistan to focus instead on humanitarian aid and targeted assistance to help meet basic human needs and avoid a complete and imminent economic collapse. AsSince the Taliban takeover in August 2021, the United States has stopped providing assistance for the purpose of the reconstruction of Afghanistan. The United States has changed the nature and scope of its activities in Afghanistan to focus instead on humanitarian aid and targeted assistance to help meet basic human needs and avoid a complete and imminent economic collapse. As part of these efforts, the United States has led the international response to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people working through UN agencies and NGOs, providing $775 million in such assistance as of July 2022. The United States has advanced efforts to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance and help fulfill the basic needs of Afghans in the priority areas of food security/agriculture, health, and education. Beyond basic needs, the United States has also supported programs designed to improve human rights in Afghanistan, particularly those of women, girls, and minority communities. The United States remains the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.														Collapse U.S. Assistance to the Afghan People																															    																																											Read more about U.S. Assistance to the Afghan People																															    																																																																																																																																							Integrated Country StrategiesThe Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesFiscal Transparency ReportThe Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.View Fiscal Transparency Report		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and PublicationsAfghanistan InquiriesWe continue to closely monitor events and carefully assess conditions in Afghanistan. The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas remain a top priority. Click here for more information. COVID-19 Vaccine DistributionSince July, 2021 the United States has shared 4,320,050 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Afghanistan – free of cost. This includes 4,320,050 J&amp;J doses. Of the 4,320,050 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.President Biden committed the United States to be the world’s arsenal for vaccines, leading an international and coordinated vaccination effort, and announced that the United States will provide 1.2 billion doses of safe, effective vaccines – free of cost – to meet global needs and save lives now. The United States is working with other governments, global initiatives including COVAX and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT), and other partners to get COVID-19 vaccines to where they are needed most.Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.more vaccine deliveries 			.cls-1{fill:#c1a783}	 														Highlights																																																					April 30, 2024																											Department Press Briefing – April 30, 2024																																																																																			April 19, 2024																											G7 Italy 2024 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Addressing Global Challenges, Fostering Partnerships																																																																																			April 17, 2024																											Department Press Briefing – April 17, 2024																																																																																			April 3, 2024																											Department Press Briefing – April 3, 2024																																																																																											Afghanistan Inquiries																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Afghanistan																								Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
- Albania HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Albania																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Albania																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Albania Relations																																																																																									U.S. Assistance to Albania																																																																																									Bilateral Economic Relations																																																																																																																																																																																																																					U.S.-Albania Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The United States established diplomatic relations with Albania in 1922, following its 1912 independence from the Ottoman Empire. U.S.-Albanian diplomatic relations were ended in 1939 due to Albania’s occupation by Italy (1939-43) and Germany (1943-44) during World War II. After the war, Albania saw 40 years of isolation and underdevelopment under its  Communist leader, who died in 1985.																																																																																																																																																											U.S. Assistance to Albania																											    																																								    																																																		U.S. Government assistance aims to help Albania strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law; promote sustainable, broad-based economic growth; and integrate the country into European and Euro-Atlantic structures.																																																																																																																																																											Bilateral Economic Relations																											    																																								    																																																		Trade with the United States accounts for a small part of Albania’s trade volume, and is focused on a narrow range of goods and services. Major imports from the United States include food (mainly meat), vehicles, machinery, and computer and electronic equipment, while the main exports to the United States include minerals, fuels and oil, agricultural products, footwear, and textiles.Trade with the United States accounts for a small part of Albania’s trade volume, and is focused on a narrow range of goods and services. Major imports from the United States include food (mainly meat), vehicles, machinery, and computer and electronic equipment, while the main exports to the United States include minerals, fuels and oil, agricultural products, footwear, and textiles. Albania is eligible to export certain products duty-free to the United States under the Generalized System of Preferences program. The United States and Albania have signed a bilateral investment treaty.														Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations																															    																																											Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations																															    																																																																																																																																							Integrated Country StrategiesThe Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate StatementsThe Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.View Investment Climate StatementsFiscal Transparency ReportThe Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.View Fiscal Transparency Report		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and Publications														Highlights																																																					May 10, 2024																											Online Press Briefing with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy Jennifer Bachus																																																																																			April 11, 2024																											Tirana, Albania: Tirana International School: 2024 Special Needs Profile																																																																																			April 1, 2024																											NATO Accession Anniversaries for Albania and Croatia																																																																																																																																																												March 18, 2024																											Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Robinson Travels to Tirana, Albania and Pristina, Kosovo																																																																																			February 15, 2024																											Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at a Joint Press Availability																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Albania																								Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
- Algeria HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Algeria																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Algeria																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Algeria Relations																																																																																									U.S. Assistance to Algeria																																																																																									Bilateral Economic Relations																																																																																																																																																																																																																					U.S.-Algeria Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The U.S. and Algeria established diplomatic relations in 1962 following Algeria’s independence from France. Algeria severed relations with the U.S. in 1967 in the wake of the Arab-Israeli War, but reestablished relations in 1974.																																																																																																																																																											U.S. Assistance to Algeria																											    																																								    																																																		U.S. engagement in Algeria has three primary objectives: expanding our security and military partnership, growing economic and commercial links, and building educational and cultural ties between Algerians and Americans.																																																																																																																																																											Bilateral Economic Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The U.S. is one of Algeria’s top trading partners, and Algeria is one of the top U.S. trading partners in the Middle East/North African region. Most U.S. direct investment in Algeria has been in the hydrocarbon sector.  The two countries have signed a trade and investment framework agreement that provides a platform to address impediments in the economic relationshipThe U.S. is one of Algeria’s top trading partners, and Algeria is one of the top U.S. trading partners in the Middle East/North African region. Most U.S. direct investment in Algeria has been in the hydrocarbon sector.  The two countries have signed a trade and investment framework agreement that provides a platform to address impediments in the economic relationship and identify paths to broader commercial interaction. The U.S. supports Algeria’s desire to diversify its economy, move toward transparent economic policies, and liberalize its investment climate.														Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations																															    																																											Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations																															    																																																																																																																																							Integrated Country StrategiesThe Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate StatementsThe Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.View Investment Climate StatementsFiscal Transparency ReportThe Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.View Fiscal Transparency Report		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and PublicationsCOVID-19 Vaccine DeliveriesSince August, 2021 the United States has donated 604,800 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Algeria. This includes 604,800 J&amp;J doses. Of the 604,800 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.More Vaccine Deliveries 			.cls-1{fill:#c1a783}	 														Highlights																																																					June 4, 2024																											Secretary Blinken’s Call with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf																																																																																			March 25, 2024																											Secretary Blinken’s Call with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf																																																																																			February 23, 2024																											Algiers, Algeria: American International School of Algiers: 2024 Special Needs Profile																																																																																			February 14, 2024																											Secretary Blinken’s Call with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf																																																																																			February 6, 2024																											Secretary Blinken’s Call with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Algeria																								Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
- Andorra HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Andorra																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Andorra																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Andorra Relations																																																																																									Bilateral Economic Relations																																																																																									International Organizations																																																																																																																																																																																																																					U.S.-Andorra Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The United States established diplomatic relations with the Principality of Andorra in 1995, following Andorra’s 1993 adoption of a constitution establishing the country as a sovereign parliamentary democracy.  The United States and Andorra enjoy excellent relations based on common values including the promotion of democracy and human rights.  Andorra and the U.S. cooperate on a wide range of foreign policy issues.																																																																																																																																																											Bilateral Economic Relations																											    																																								    																																																		Andorra imported $10.7 million in goods from the United States and exported $2.2 million Euros in goods to the United States in 2019.  U.S. investments in Andorra are mainly in the banking and retail sectors.  The 2012 investment law opened the country to foreign investment allowing foreign investors to gain full ownership of an Andorran business for the first time.  The investment climate in the country has improved significantly with this new legislation liberalizing the Andorran economy.  Since 2011, theAndorra imported $10.7 million in goods from the United States and exported $2.2 million Euros in goods to the United States in 2019.  U.S. investments in Andorra are mainly in the banking and retail sectors.  The 2012 investment law opened the country to foreign investment allowing foreign investors to gain full ownership of an Andorran business for the first time.  The investment climate in the country has improved significantly with this new legislation liberalizing the Andorran economy.  Since 2011, the Andorran government has made significant economic and tax reforms, including to combat money laundering, which have led Andorra to improve its compliance with international standards.  Andorra participates in the Visa Waiver Program, which allows nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for certain business or tourist purposes for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).														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Integrated Country StrategiesThe Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate StatementsThe Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.View Investment Climate Statements		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and Publications														Highlights																																																					September 8, 2022																											Andorra’s National Day																																																																																			April 22, 2022																											Investment Opportunities in Andorra																																																																																			September 8, 2021																											Andorra’s National Day																																																																																			February 22, 2021																											Andorra (21-222) – Extension of Memorandum of Understanding on the Fulbright Exchange Program																																																																																											Finance &#8211; IMF Agreement &#8211; Notification of Signature and Deposit of Instrument; Andorra, October 16, 2020																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Andorra																								Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
- Angola HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Angola																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of African Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Angola																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Angola Relations																																																																																									U.S. Assistance to Angola																																																																																									Bilateral Economic Relations																																																																																																																																																																																																																					U.S.-Angola Relations																											    																																								    																																																		In 1993, the U.S. established diplomatic relations with Angola. U.S. foreign policy goals in Angola are to promote and strengthen Angola’s democratic institutions, promote economic prosperity, improve health, and consolidate peace and security, including maritime security. The U.S. has worked with Angola to remove thousands of landmines and help war refugees and internally displaced people return to their homes.																																																																																																																																																											U.S. Assistance to Angola																											    																																								    																																																		U.S. assistance seeks to focus on preventing major infectious diseases, strengthening health systems, increasing access to family planning and reproductive health services, and building capacity within nongovernmental organizations working in health advocacy and health service delivery. U.S. assistance also promotes stabilization and security sector reform.																																																																																																																																																											Bilateral Economic Relations																											    																																								    																																																		Angola is the third largest export market of the U.S. in sub-Saharan Africa, mainly because of its petroleum exports. U.S. exports to Angola include machinery, aircraft, poultry, and iron and steel products. Angola is a partner country with Power Africa. Angola is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The U.S. and Angola have signedAngola is the third largest export market of the U.S. in sub-Saharan Africa, mainly because of its petroleum exports. U.S. exports to Angola include machinery, aircraft, poultry, and iron and steel products. Angola is a partner country with Power Africa. Angola is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The U.S. and Angola have signed a trade and investment framework agreement, which seeks to promote greater trade and investment between the two countries.														Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations																															    																																											Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations																															    																																																																																																																																							Integrated Country StrategiesThe Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate StatementsThe Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.View Investment Climate StatementsFiscal Transparency ReportThe Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.View Fiscal Transparency Report		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and PublicationsCOVID-19 Vaccine DeliveriesSince August, 2021 the United States has donated 11,586,420 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Angola. This includes 10,912,770 Pfizer and 673,650 J&amp;J doses. Of the 11,586,420 vaccine doses, 96% were donated in partnership with COVAX and 4% were donated through bilateral agreement.The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.More Vaccine Deliveries 			.cls-1{fill:#c1a783}	 														Highlights																																																					May 9, 2024																											Digital Press Briefing on the U.S.-Africa Business Summit																																																																																			May 7, 2024																											Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Celebrates Signing of Finance Agreements for Republic of Angola Projects																																																																																			April 19, 2024																											Deputy Secretary Verma’s Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola																																																																																			February 20, 2024																											Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation Senior Officials Meeting																																																																																			January 30, 2024																											Department Press Briefing &#8211; January 30, 2024																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Angola																								Bureau of African Affairs
- Antigua and Barbuda HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Antigua and Barbuda																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Antigua and Barbuda																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Antigua and Barbuda Relations																																																																																									U.S. Assistance to Antigua and Barbuda																																																																																									Bilateral Economic Relations																																																																																																																																																																																																																					U.S.-Antigua and Barbuda Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The United States established diplomatic relations with Antigua and Barbuda in 1981 following its independence from the United Kingdom. Relations between the United States and Antigua and Barbuda are friendly and cooperative. The United States has supported the Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s efforts to encourage the country’s economic development and to improve its citizens’ security and standard of living.																																																																																																																																																											U.S. Assistance to Antigua and Barbuda																											    																																								    																																																		U.S. assistance to Antigua and Barbuda is primarily channeled through multilateral agencies such as the World Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank, and through the U.S. Agency for International Development office in Bridgetown, Barbados. Antigua and Barbuda also receives U.S. counternarcotics assistance, and it benefits from U.S. military training, exercises, and humanitarian civic assistance construction projects, including through the CaribbeanU.S. assistance to Antigua and Barbuda is primarily channeled through multilateral agencies such as the World Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank, and through the U.S. Agency for International Development office in Bridgetown, Barbados. Antigua and Barbuda also receives U.S. counternarcotics assistance, and it benefits from U.S. military training, exercises, and humanitarian civic assistance construction projects, including through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative.														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Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM).																																																																																												Integrated Country StrategiesThe Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate StatementsThe Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.View Investment Climate Statements		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and PublicationsCOVID-19 Vaccine DeliveriesSince August, 2021 the United States has donated 73,350 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Antigua and Barbuda. This includes 73,350 Pfizer doses. Of the 73,350 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreements.The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.More Vaccine Deliveries 			.cls-1{fill:#c1a783}	 														Highlights																																																					May 31, 2024																											Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne																																																																																			May 24, 2024																											Deputy Secretary Verma travels to Colombia and Antigua and Barbuda																																																																																			May 23, 2024																											U.S. Delegation to the UN Conference on Small Island Developing States																																																																																			January 5, 2024																											مكافآت من أجل العدالة: عرض المكافأة مقابل الحصول على معلومات بشأن شبكات حماس المالية																																																																																			November 3, 2023																											U.S. Relations With Antigua and Barbuda																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Antigua and Barbuda																								Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
- Argentina HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Argentina																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Argentina																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Argentina Relations																																																																																									U.S. Assistance to Argentina																																																																																									Bilateral Economic Relations																																																																																																																																																																																																																					U.S.-Argentina Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The United States and Argentina maintain a bilateral relationship based on shared interests including economic ties, democracy and human rights, counterterrorism and rule of law, improving citizen security, energy, science and technology, people-to-people ties, and education.																																																																																																																																																											U.S. Assistance to Argentina																											    																																								    																																																		U.S. assistance in Argentina promotes regional stability and democracy as well as non-proliferation and nuclear security through cooperation on export controls and border security. The United States and Argentina also cooperate on economic revitalization and public security. The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Bureau provides funds to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)U.S. assistance in Argentina promotes regional stability and democracy as well as non-proliferation and nuclear security through cooperation on export controls and border security. The United States and Argentina also cooperate on economic revitalization and public security. The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Bureau provides funds to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to foster law enforcement and justice cooperation and institutional capacity building; this has strengthened the ability of both governments to respond to shared security interests in the Western Hemisphere. 														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There areThe United States enjoys a trade surplus with Argentina, and is Argentina’s number two goods and services trading partner behind Brazil. U.S. goods and services trade with Argentina totaled an estimated $26.3 billion in 2017. U.S. exports to Argentina include machinery, mineral fuels, aircraft, and plastics. U.S. imports from Argentina include chemical products, wine, aluminum and mineral fuels. There are more than 300 U.S. companies doing business in Argentina employing more than 150,000 workers. The United States is the largest foreign investor in Argentina with approximately $14.9 billion (stock) foreign direct investment in 2017, according to the Department of Commerce.														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The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate StatementsThe Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.View Investment Climate StatementsFiscal Transparency ReportThe Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.View Fiscal Transparency Report		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and PublicationsCOVID-19 Vaccine DeliveriesSince July, 2021 the United States has donated 3,500,000 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Argentina. This includes 3,500,000 Moderna doses. Of the 3,500,000 of vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreements.The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.More Vaccine Deliveries 			.cls-1{fill:#c1a783}	 														Highlights																																																					May 18, 2024																											Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Mondino																																																																																			May 17, 2024																											Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino at the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on a Framework of Understanding Between the Argentine Republic and the United States of America to Establish a High-Level Strategic Dialogue																																																																																			April 16, 2024																											Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Rubin Travels to Argentina and Peru																																																																																			March 28, 2024																											Department Press Briefing – March 28, 2024																																																																																			March 12, 2024																											Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas Advances Through a Second Annual High-level Meeting in the Dominican Republic																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Argentina																								Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
- Armenia HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Armenia																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Armenia																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Armenia Relations																																																																																									U.S. Assistance to Armenia																																																																																									Bilateral Economic Relations																																																																																																																																																																																																																					U.S.-Armenia Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The United States established diplomatic relations with Armenia in 1992, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The United States is committed to helping Armenia strengthen democratic institutions and foster sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The United States strongly supports efforts to pursue a lasting and sustainable political solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs andThe United States established diplomatic relations with Armenia in 1992, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The United States is committed to helping Armenia strengthen democratic institutions and foster sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The United States strongly supports efforts to pursue a lasting and sustainable political solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs and promote regional stability, peace, and prosperity.														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U.S. assistance supports Armenian government efforts to develop democratic institutions and create an environment for sustainable economic development, particularly in light of the peaceful transition of power in 2018.																																																																																																																																																											Bilateral Economic Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The United States and Armenia have a number of agreements affecting trade and investment, including a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, an Agreement on Trade Relations, an Investment Incentive Agreement, a Bilateral Investment Treaty, and an Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation. The two governments convene the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue to discuss mutual areas of cooperation. 																																																																																												Integrated Country StrategiesThe Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate StatementsThe Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.View Investment Climate StatementsFiscal Transparency ReportThe Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability.View Fiscal Transparency Report		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and PublicationsCOVID-19 Vaccine DeliveriesSince March, 2022 the United States has donated 306,000 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Armenia. This includes 306,000 Pfizer doses. Of the 306,000 vaccine doses, 100% were donated through bilateral agreements.The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery.more vaccine deliveries 			.cls-1{fill:#c1a783}	 														Highlights																																																					June 7, 2024																											Assistant Secretary O’Brien’s Travel to Armenia																																																																																			May 13, 2024																											Department Press Briefing – May 13, 2024																																																																																			May 6, 2024																											Department Press Briefing – May 6, 2024																																																																																			April 30, 2024																											Department Press Briefing – April 30, 2024																																																																																			April 28, 2024																											Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Armenia																								Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
- Australia HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Australia																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Australia																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Australia Relations																																																																																									Bilateral Economic Relations																																																																																																																																																																																																																																															U.S.-Australia Relations																											    																																								    																																																		Australia is a vital ally, partner, and friend of the United States. The United States and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests, and cultural affinities. Economic, academic, and people-to-people ties are vibrant and strong. The two countries marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2015. In 2017, the United States and Australia markedAustralia is a vital ally, partner, and friend of the United States. The United States and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests, and cultural affinities. Economic, academic, and people-to-people ties are vibrant and strong. The two countries marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2015. In 2017, the United States and Australia marked the 75th anniversary of several key World War II battles, including the Battles of the Coral Sea, Midway, and Guadalcanal. In 2018, the two countries marked 100 Years of Mateship (Friendship), commemorating the Battle of Hamel in which U.S. and Australian forces first fought side-by-side.														Collapse U.S.-Australia Relations																															    																																											Read more about U.S.-Australia Relations																															    																																																																																																																																																																																																						Bilateral Economic Relations																											    																																								    																																																		The U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force on January 1, 2005.   The U.S.-Australia FTA has boosted U.S. goods exports to Australia by more than 80 percent since 2004 (pre-FTA); U.S. services exports are up by over 200 percent from 2004. In 2018, total U.S. goods and services trade with Australia totaled US $65.9 billion, and theThe U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force on January 1, 2005.   The U.S.-Australia FTA has boosted U.S. goods exports to Australia by more than 80 percent since 2004 (pre-FTA); U.S. services exports are up by over 200 percent from 2004. In 2018, total U.S. goods and services trade with Australia totaled US $65.9 billion, and the United States ran a trade surplus of US $28.9 billion. According to U.S. Department of Commerce estimates, U.S. exports of goods and services to Australia support nearly 250,000 U.S. jobs, in sectors including machinery, travel services, industrial supplies and materials, consumer goods, and financial services.  In return, Australia exports foods, feeds, and beverages; industrial supplies and materials; and business and travel services.   Australia has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years.  It offers very few barriers to entry, a familiar legal and corporate framework, and a sophisticated – yet straightforward business culture.														Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations																															    																																											Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations																															    																																																																																																																																																										Integrated Country StrategiesThe Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate StatementsThe Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.View Investment Climate Statements		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and Publications														Highlights																																																					May 8, 2024																											Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Nephew’s Travel to Malaysia and Australia																																																																																			May 1, 2024																											Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to Hawaii and Australia																																																																																			May 1, 2024																											Resettlement Diplomacy Network Senior Officials Meeting																																																																																			April 26, 2024																											Assistant Secretary Witkowsky and Ambassador-at-Large Rao Gupta’s Travel to Papua New Guinea and Australia																																																																																			April 23, 2024																											ANZAC Day																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Australia																								Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
- Austria HomeCountries &amp; Areas Archive				hide	document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", function(event) {	if(window.jQuery) {		jQuery( document ).ready(function() {			if (jQuery(".bc_middle").hasClass("collapse")) {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});				jQuery(".bc_hide").click(function(){					jQuery(".bc_hide").toggleClass("visible");					jQuery(".bc_middle").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_ellipse").toggle();					jQuery(".bc_content").toggleClass("noflex");					jQuery(".block_breadcrumbs_content").toggleClass("noflex");				});			} else {				jQuery(".bc_ellipse").hide();			}		});	}});																																																																																																					Austria																																																	Subscribe																																																																	View Fact Sheet																																																																													Embassies &amp; Consulates																																																																																					Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs																																																																													International Travel Information							What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy &amp; Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc.											International Travel Information: Learn More																		 Current Travel Advisories	Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions							Learn More																																																										U.S. Relationship																																								These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Austria																																																																																																																																									U.S.-Austria Relations																																																																																									Bilateral Economic Relations																																																																																									International Organizations																																																																																																																																																																																																																					U.S.-Austria Relations																											    																																								    																																																		Austria is a free and stable democracy with a social market economy.  As heir to the Habsburg monarchy’s historic links to eastern and southeastern Europe, Austria sees a role for itself in helping countries in these regions integrate successfully into the European Union.  The United States and Austria share many common values and perspectives, including a support forAustria is a free and stable democracy with a social market economy.  As heir to the Habsburg monarchy’s historic links to eastern and southeastern Europe, Austria sees a role for itself in helping countries in these regions integrate successfully into the European Union.  The United States and Austria share many common values and perspectives, including a support for human rights and the rule of law and a shared vision of peace and freedom for all.  The two countries are bound together through myriad people-to-people contacts in business and entrepreneurship, the arts, education, and a host of other exchanges.														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Austria was one of the top ten fastest growing U.S. trade partners and foreign direct investors as of 2019, andAustria is a member of the European Union and World Trade Organization, offering export opportunities for U.S. companies of all sizes, with no significant trade barriers.  The country represents a desirable, affluent market for U.S.-made products in Europe.  Austria was one of the top ten fastest growing U.S. trade partners and foreign direct investors as of 2019, and the United States remains Austria’s second largest export destination after Germany.  The trade and investment relationship with Austria is robust and supports thousands of new jobs in both countries.														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Austria and the United States belong to a number of theAustrian leaders emphasize the country’s role as both an East-West hub and a moderator between industrialized and developing countries.  Austria hosts the International Atomic Energy Agency and several other UN bodies, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).  Austria and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, OSCE, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.  Austria is not a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) but participates in its Partnership for Peace program.  Austria also is an observer to the Organization of American States.  It is a member of the Three Seas Initiative.														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The Chief of Mission leads the strategy.View Integrated Country StrategiesInvestment Climate StatementsThe Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates.View Investment Climate Statements		Discover More																																																																																			2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices																																																																																															2022 Report on International Religious Freedom																																																																																															2023 Trafficking in Persons Report																										View all Department Reports and Publications														Highlights																																																					June 7, 2024																											Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Nephew’s Travel to Austria, Slovakia, and Bulgaria																																																																																			May 22, 2024																											Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Austria, Sweden																																																																																			March 21, 2024																											Fentanyl Precursor Scheduling at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs																																																																																			March 20, 2024																											Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Vienna, Seoul, Manila, Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv																																																																																																																																																												March 15, 2024																											Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Austrian President Van der Bellen																																																																												VIEW ALL NEWS																													.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block {		background-image: none !important;	}	.state_country-template-default .state-content-feed-block .state-content-feed-block-inner {		box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;	}}									Tags																					Austria																								Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs