U.S. Obligations for Sanctioned Foreign Nationals Traveling to United Nations General Assembly
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.
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