The Washington Report of Mediation Conference is a document created by the United States Department of State in order to document the progress of international mediation efforts. This document is intended to provide information about the course and outcome of diplomatic meetings, negotiations, and conferences in which the United States has participated. The report includes mediator assessments, key developments, and other relevant details related to the mediation process. The Washington Report of Mediation Conference is divided into two types: the informal Washington Report of Mediation Conference and the formal Washington Report of Mediation Conference. The informal report is an informal gathering of mediators and government representatives to discuss the progress of a mediation effort, while the formal report is a formal document that records the decisions made at the conclusion of a mediation effort.