[wanabidii] Press Releases: Taken Question: U.S. Obligations for Sanctioned Foreign Nationals Traveling to United Nations General Assembly

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Taken Question: U.S. Obligations for Sanctioned Foreign Nationals Traveling to United Nations General Assembly 08/27/2015 03:14 PM EDT U.S. Obligations for Sanctioned Foreign Nationals Traveling to United Nations General Assembly Taken Question Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Question Taken at the August 26, 2015 Daily Press Briefing August 27, 2015 Attribution is on-the-record from Spokesperson John Kirby. Question:  What are the U.S. host country obligations with respect to sanctioned foreign nationals traveling the United States for the UN General Assembly?  What kind of restrictions can be put in place on people that are on sanction lists?  Can they not stay in U.S. owned hotels?  Do U.S. businesses have obligations? Answer:  Certain members of delegations to the UN are required to notify us or obtain permission prior to travel outside of a 25-mile radius of Columbus Circle in New York City. These travel restrictions are imposed for various reasons, including national security. For certain members of delegations to the UN, payments for personal lodging and food while within the United States are exempt from U.S. sanctions. For questions about sanctions compliance, we refer you to the Department of the Treasury. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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