Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
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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.
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Future of U.S. Strategic Engagement in the Pacific
Assistant Secretary Campbell (Sept. 11): "We think in the current environment, we want cooler heads to prevail, frankly, that we have enormous stakes in the maintenance of peace and stability. That if you look at slow-down in Europe and still emerging economic situation in the United States, this is the cockpit of the global economy, and the stakes could not be bigger, and I think the desire is to have all leaders to keep that squarely in mind." Full Soundbite»
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U.S.-China Relationship
Secretary Clinton (Sept. 5): "We see this moment as a historic opportunity for our two countries, and indeed, for others as well. To make the most of it, the United States and China must strive to achieve practical outcomes that benefit each of us as well as the broader region and world." Full Text» Travel Page»
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Peace and Security Partnerships in the Pacific
Secretary Clinton (Aug. 31): "We really are looking at a model of partnerships that reflect our shared values, delivers practical benefits, and helps create stronger economies and societies." Full Text» Travel Page» |
U.S.-China Human Rights Dialogue
July 25: Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Michael Posner briefs on the 17th U.S.-China Human Rights Dialogue in the U.S. Department of State Press Briefing Room..
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Second Friends of the Lower Mekong Ministerial
Secretary Clinton (July 13): "For the United States, the Friends of the Lower Mekong is just one part of our long-term commitment to the region. I announced earlier today that we are launching a series of new programs which we’re calling LMI 2020 that will support each of the initiative’s pillars." Full Text» Fact Sheet» Joint Statements» More» Trip Page» |
ASEAN Summit 2012
Secretary Clinton (July 11): "The United States has an enduring commitment to the Asia Pacific and the Obama Administration has elevated our engagement across Asia as a strategic priority of our foreign policy." Full Text» ASEAN Summit 2012» Trip Page» |