Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Lima, Peru, on October 15 and 16. In Peru, she met with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala to discuss bilateral and regional cooperation. After her meeting with the President, Secretary Clinton said:
“…The United States and Peru work together on many shared challenges and priorities. We are working together to promote citizen security and to work against the drug traffickers. We are working to support you in your ongoing efforts against the terrorists who have for too long brought violence to too many people throughout… more »
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Lima, Peru, on October 15 and 16. In Peru, she will meet with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala to discuss bilateral and regional cooperation. She will also participate in an international conference on women’s financial inclusion — Power: Women as Drivers of Growth and Social Inclusion — at which she will deliver remarks to the plenary.
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer will accompany the Secretary on the visit. more »
In Beijing September 4-5, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with senior Chinese leaders. During remarks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Secretary Clinton said:
“…I am pleased to return to China for my fifth visit, I think, although I’ve lost track, as U.S. Secretary of State. I came on my very first trip in early 2009, and this has been part of our overarching engagement in Asia. And as Minister Yang just said, we have institutionalized a number of mechanisms for ongoing dialogue. Our Strategic and Economic Dialogue, our consultation on People-to-People Exchange, our Strategic Security Dialogue, our Asia… more »
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shakes hands with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 11, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks at a press availability in Istanbul, Turkey on August 11, 2012. [Go to http://video.state.gov for more video and text transcript.]
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, meets with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, center, and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, right, at the Dolmabache Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 11, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton waves before departing Istanbul, Turkey, on August 11, 2012. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks on Syria during a press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Istanbul on August 12, 2012. [Go to http://video.state.gov for more video and text transcript.]
On August 11, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton continued her travel from Africa to Istanbul, Turkey, where she met with senior government officials to coordinate on Syria. Secretary Clinton held detailed conversations with the senior Turkish leadership, including Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish President Abdullah Gul, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, and a number of other key officials in the Turkish government. Secretary Clinton also had the chance to meet with Syrian activists.
Following her visit to Ghana on August 10, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Benin. In Cotonou, Secretary Clinton met with Beninese President Boni Yayi. The Secretary and President discussed the U.S.-Benin relationship, as well as issues related to the African continent. President Yayi serves as the current president of the African Union.
Secretary Clinton said, “On behalf of the Obama Administration and the government of the United States, we are proud to be a partner and friend of your country. And I will take this very wonderful honor on behalf… more »
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