Burma: Conviction of Kyaw Zaw Lwin
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Feb. 10): "The United States is deeply concerned by the Burmese authorities' decision today to convict U.S. citizen Kyaw Zaw Lwin (aka Nyi Nyi Aung) on politically motivated charges." We consider these actions unjustified. We continue to urge the Burmese regime to release him and allow him to return home to the United States." Statement»
Roundtable With Korean Journalists
Assistant Secretary Campbell has Roundtable with Korean Journalists in Seoul, South Korea.
U.S.-Japan Clean Tech Symposium 2010
Co-hosted by Department of State on February 18.
Asian Security
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Jan. 29): "The Department of Defense, under the Foreign Military Sales program, notified Congress today of the Administration's intent to sell various defensive systems to Taiwan." Full Text» Background Briefing»
Dalai Lama
The United States was pleased to learn that the Dalai Lama's Special Envoys arrived today in China for their ninth round of meetings with Chinese officials. Statement»
Expansion of Educational Exchanges With Mongolia
Joint statement on the expansion of Educational Exchanges between the United States and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of Mongolia.
The Future of the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Deputy Secretary Steinberg (Jan. 16): "Indeed, Japan today is playing an increasingly active role on the world stage, aiding in reconstruction efforts in Iraq and anti-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa." Full Text» Joint Statement»
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 The Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, headed by Assistant Secretary Kurt M. Campbell, deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the countries in the Asia-Pacific region. |
Remarks on North Korea Assistant Secretary Campbell (Feb. 3): "We believe that the essential next step in diplomacy in relationship to North Korea is a return to the Six Party talks. And as a part of that, North Korea needs to commit to abide by its commitments made in 2005 and 2007. We think a improvement of relations between North and South can be a critical component of that. And we welcome efforts by the South Korean president to reach across the divide to North Korea." Full Text» |
Child Custody Case in Japan Assistant Secretary Campbell (Feb. 2): "I've been meeting with these families now for months; many of their situations are tragic. And the situation has to be resolved in order to ensure that U.S.-Japan relations continue on such a positive course. This issue left unresolved has the potential to raise very real concerns, something that all of us seek to avoid." Full Text» |
Principles of U.S. Engagement in the Asia-Pacific |
50th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan Alliance Assistant Secretary Campbell (Jan. 19): "We’re marking the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan security alliance, security partnership. It’s no exaggeration to say that it has been the cornerstone and the foundation of everything that we’ve managed to accomplish over the course of the last few generations in Asia." Full Text» |
U.S. Vision for Asia-Pacific Multilateral Engagement Secretary Clinton (Jan. 12):"[W]e are working to deepen our historic ties, build new partnerships, work with existing multilateral organizations to pursue shared interests, and reach beyond governments to engage directly with people in every corner of this vast region." Full Text» More from Travel» |
U.S-North Korea Relations Ambassador King (Jan. 11): "Improved relations between the United States and North Korea will have to involve greater respect for human rights by North Korea. That's one of the important conditions. That's what other nations are expected to do. And that's an important element of our policy. It's something on which the congress and on which the administration are in complete agreement." Full Text» |
