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U.S.-Australia: Shared Security and Shared Prosperity ![]() Secretary Clinton: "The U.S. is back engaged more fully in Asia. We need to expand our partnerships in the Asia Pacific region to address a wide range of concerns, from security issues to the economic crisis to climate change. We appreciate the constructive advice of our friends, and we are listening. Our commitment to a more rigorous, persistent engagement with the countries of Asia goes hand in hand with the work we do together with Australia." View Video | Full Text | Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations 2009 Joint Communiqué |
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Japan Children's Day
Secretary Clinton (May 4): "It is my pleasure to offer warm wishes to boys and girls in Japan on the May 5 occasion of Children’s Day. On this holiday, Japanese families celebrate the joys of childhood and family life. Full Statement
North Korea Freedom Week
This week is North Korea Freedom Week, a time to welcome refugees from North Korea who are gathering in Washington to share their stories and advocate on behalf of their friends and families still living there. Press Statement
Taiwan's Participation in the World Health Assembly
The U.S. welcomes the announcement that the World Health Organization (WHO) has invited Taiwan to attend this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA), the supreme governing body of the WHO, as an observer under the name “Chinese Taipei.” Press Statement
U.S.-Singapore Relations Secretary Clinton (Apr. 27): "[W]e are very pleased to have Minister Yeo here with us on behalf of Singapore, a nation that we have very close and constructive relationships with, a nation that is right at the core of global commerce, and I think was just named for the 21st year in a row the best port. So we know that it’s a critical part of the global economy." Full Text
U.S.-Thailand Relationship
Secretary Clinton (Apr. 23): "The United States and Thailand have many important relationships that have been strengthened and broadened over many years. And I’m looking forward to discussing with the minister a range of important concerns, both regionally and globally." Full Text
Taiwan's Participation in the World Health Assembly
The U.S. welcomes the announcement that the World Health Organization (WHO) has invited Taiwan to attend this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA), the supreme governing body of the WHO, as an observer under the name “Chinese Taipei.” Press Statement
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