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Return to the Process of Denuclearization of North Korea ![]() |
Happenings in U.S.-China Relations ![]() |
U.S and China Sign Conditions of Construction Agreement ![]() |
Release of Two Journalists From North Korea ![]() |
Ushering in Change: A New Era for U.S. Regional Policy in the Pacific ![]() |
U.S. and China Create Platform for Climate Policy Cooperation ![]() Secretary Clinton (July 28): "This memorandum builds on past efforts, including the Ten Year Framework for Energy Environment Cooperation, and highlights the importance of climate change in our bilateral relationship by creating a platform for climate policy dialogue and cooperation. It also provides our countries with direction as we work together to support international climate negotiations and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy." Full Text | Fact Sheet | Closing Remarks | U.S.-China Business Council Dinner |
North and South Korea and the Six-Party Talks
Department Spokesman Kelly (Aug 24): "We’ve seen some helpful steps in thawing the relationship between North Korea and South Korea, in a bilateral basis.... But I would not say that we’ve seen really any progress toward our oft-stated goal and our clear position that we want to engage with North Korea to discuss this denuclearization issue in the Six-Party context" Full Text
Condolences for Former Korean President On August 21, Deputy Secretary Jacob Lew signed the Condolence Book for Former Korean President Kim Dae-jung at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Washington, DC. View Video
Improved Relations between the U.S. and North Korea
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Aug. 20): "[W]e are certainly in favor of improved relations between the United States and North Korea and between North Korea and others in the region. We haven’t received a debrief from Governor Richardson at this point. But to the extent that it would appear that they expressed an interest in bilateral talks, we are perfectly willing to have bilateral talks with North Korea, as we’ve said many times, within the larger framework of the Six-Party process." Full Text
U.S. Policy Review on Burma
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Aug. 17): "[W]e remain very concerned about the continued detainment of Aung Sun Suu Kyi and more than 2,100 prisoners that are in detention. We continue to look for signs that the Burmese Government is prepared to embark on a meaningful dialogue with Aung Sun Suu Kyi, along with the rest of the democratic opposition. And obviously, Burma needs to have a dialogue with a full range of ethnic minority leaders in Burma, and move towards a peaceful transition to genuine democracy and national reconciliation." Full Text
Statement on Aung San Suu Kyi
Secretary Clinton: "With respect to Aung San Suu Kyi, she should not have been tried and she should not have been convicted. We continue to call for her release from continuing house arrest. We also call for the release of more than 2,000 political prisoners, including the American John Yettaw. We are concerned about the harsh sentence imposed upon him especially in light of his medical condition." Full Statement
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