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    On June 4, the President gave a speech in Cairo, Egypt, outlining his personal commitment to engagement with the Muslim world, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect, and has discussed how the United States and Muslim communities around the world can bridge some of the differences that have divided them






















     

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    Public Outreach is an integral part of the U.S. Mission's activities in multilateral diplomacy. Our issues are global, our audience is also global. Click on the image and find an overview of our activities.

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Trafficking in Persons Report 2009
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A New Beginning: USA Engaging with the Muslim World
On June 4, the President gave a speech in Cairo, Egypt, outlining his personal commitment to engagement with the Muslim world, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect, and has discussed how the United States and Muslim communities around the world can bridge some of the differences that have divided them.

President Barack Obama. Photo: AP

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