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Visit of German Foreign Minister Steinmeier
Department Spokesman McCormack (Nov. 29): "The Secretary looks forward to working with the Foreign Minister. She's going to be going to Germany next week and she'll see him there along with Chancellor Merkle and other members of the new German cabinet. They talked about Afghanistan....They both agreed on the importance of working together to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapons capability. They talked about the importance of the U.S.-European relationship and the U.S.-German relationship as part of that and working on democracy issues in Europe itself."
![Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, Paula Dobriansky, with participants of Business Womens Summit, Tunis, Tunisia, May 24, 2005. [State Department photo]](/all/20051130024130im_/http://www.state.gov/cms_images/u_s_dobriansky.jpg) Empowering Women
The U.S. is deeply committed to promoting global respect for women. The U.S. considers the rights and freedom of women to be fundamental human rights and has made the empowerment of women integral to U.S. foreign policy. Read a fact sheet on how the U.S. is helping women become full participants in their societies.
 Travel to Europe
Secretary Rice will travel to Germany, Romania, Ukraine and Belgium Dec. 5-9, 2005. Her visit will highlight the enduring importance of transatlantic relations and our efforts to partner with Europe to address common challenges around the globe. Prior to Secretary Rice's visit, Deputy Secretary Zoellick will visit Germany Nov. 30-Dec. 1 to meet with Chancellor Merkel, members of her new cabinet, national security officials, and members of the Bundestag.
 U.S. Response to Pakistan's Earthquake Disaster
The United States responded immediately and generously to Pakistan’s call for assistance following the tragic and devastating earthquake of October 8. At the Reconstruction Conference on Nov. 19, USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios announced an increase in the overall U.S. commitment to Pakistan for relief and reconstruction to a total of $510 million. Find out how you can donate | fact sheet | more
| | | | | I N O T H E R N E W S | | | | |  On November 28, 2005, the United States and Israel conducted a strategic dialogue led by Under Secretary for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns and Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Tzachi Hanegbi to strengthen the already close strategic cooperation between our two countries.
The Bureau of Diplomatic Security teams up with the Government of Puerto Rico to combat identity fraud. Read more.
| | The Palestinian-Israeli agreement to open an international border crossing in Gaza is a significant step that will give the Palestinian people greater freedom and dignity, plus expanded economic and trade opportunities, while addressing Israel’s legitimate security needs. Read more about the Agreement.
The United States and the People's Republic of China are committed to stopping the spread of emerging infectious diseases. Read more of the U.S.-China Joint Initiative on Avian Influenza.
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