The Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, headed by Acting Assistant Secretary Joseph Y. Yun, deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the countries in the Asia-Pacific region. |
U.S-Australia Relations
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U.S.-Singapore Relations Secretary Kerry (Mar. 13): "We’re particularly happy to welcome the Foreign Minister here today, because every time I have sat with Singapore leaders, their wisdom with respect to the region has been really important. Their insights are tremendous. " Full Text» |
U.S.-Bruneian Relations
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The Rebalance to Asia: Why South Asia Matters (Part 1) Acting Assistant Secretary Yun (Feb. 26): "Our strategic “rebalance” to the Asia-Pacific region therefore reflects a deep recognition that the United States must substantially increase its political, economic, development, and defense investments in the Asia-Pacific given the region’s fundamental importance to our future prosperity and security." Full Statement» |