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U.S. Embassy Khartoum, Sudan

The United States established diplomatic relations with Sudan in 1956, following its independence from joint administration by Egypt and the United Kingdom. The United States…

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U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda

The United States established diplomatic relations with Rwanda in 1962, following its independence from a Belgian-administered trusteeship. From 1990 to 1994, the country experienced civil…

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U.S. Embassy Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia

Following World War II, the islands of what is now the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) became part of the United Nations Trust Territory of…

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U.S. Embassy Kuwait City, Kuwait

Since they established diplomatic relations upon Kuwait’s independence in 1961, the United States and Kuwait have enjoyed a long history of friendship and cooperation, rooted…

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U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine

The United States established diplomatic relations with Ukraine in 1991, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The United States attaches great importance to the…

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U.S. Embassy La Paz, Bolivia

The United States established diplomatic relations with Bolivia in 1849 following its independence from Spain. Beginning in 2008, the Bolivian government’s decisions to expel the…

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U.S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon

The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Gabon in 1960 following Gabon’s independence from France. Relations between the U.S. and Gabon are excellent. The U.S. applauds…

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U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru

The United States established diplomatic relations with Peru in 1827, six years after Peru’s independence from Spain. The United States and Peru enjoy a strategic…

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U.S. Embassy Lisbon, Portugal

United States-Portugal bilateral ties date from the earliest years of the United States, when Portugal recognized the United States in 1791 following the Revolutionary War.…

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U.S. Embassy Ljubljana, Slovenia

Slovenia and the United States have enjoyed a strong bilateral relationship since President George H. W. Bush recognized Slovenia’s independence on April 7, 1992, several…