Venezuela: Looking Ahead Assistant Secretary Shannon testified before the House Foreign Committee on the historic context of our relationship with Venezuela, the current state of our relationship, and the challenges it faces. Kosovo "More than 40 countries have recognized Kosovo, including over two-thirds of the European Union and NATO, and a majority of UN Security Council members. The United States will continue to assist Kosovo as it builds its multiethnic government and its democratic institutions." Full Text Burkina Faso: MCC Compact "This compact reflects the priorities set by the people of Burkina Faso – born out of exhaustive consultations throughout their society, and demonstrating the responsibility that the leaders and the people of Burkina Faso are willing to shoulder for their own development. And this compact will help Burkina Faso to foster strong and sustainable agricultural productivity...." Full Text Country Background Notes These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of almost 200 countries and dependencies.