US Consulate c Salonikilocated in Northern Greece, according to the report CNNincluded approximately 30 American diplomatic missionsproposed for closing in a confidential memorandum considered by the president Donald Trump.
The memorandum provides for a significant reduction in the diplomatic presence of the United States in the world, recommending to close the embassies and consulates in Europe, Africa And Asia to optimize work and reduction of expenses.
According to the article New York Timesconsulate in Saloniki Included in the closing list. Also named:
- Five consulates in France: Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseilles, Renn, Strasbourg.
- Two consulates in Germany: Dusseldorf, Leipzig.
- US missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mostar, Bath-Bank.
Additionally proposed to close consulates in Florence (Italy), Ponta-dwarf (Portugal) and Edinburgh (Scotland), as well as four consulates in Africa And Asia.
The report recommends to reduce or close the US Embassy in Mogadishu (Somalia), close Diplomatic support center in Baghdad, reduce staff and costs in missions Baghdada And Erbilya In Iraq.
The memorandum also advises consolidating consular services in countries with several US missions, such as Japan And Canadain single centers.
It is still unclear whether the Secretary of State approved Marco Rubio These closures. The implementation of the proposal will significantly reduce Diplomatic presence of the United States And will cause questions about the country's long -term foreign policy.
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