U.S Collaboration With the Lower Mekong Countries on the Environment, Health and Education
On July 22, Secretary Clinton and the Foreign Ministers of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam met in Hanoi, Vietnam within the framework of the Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI), to highlight the growing cooperation between the United States and the Lower Mekong countries in key areas of common concern. Fact Sheet» More»
Travel to Asia
-Secretary Clinton traveled to the Republic of Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan July 19-23.
-Under Secretary Burns traveled to Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines July 14-22.
-Deputy Secretary Steinberg traveled to Mongolia and Japan July 19-22.
U.S.-Philippines Partnership
Under Secretary Burns (July 20): "I’m especially pleased to emphasize at this important moment, at the very beginning of the new administration of the Philippines, the high priority that President Obama attaches to our long-standing partnership with your country." Full Text»
Renewed U.S.-Thai Alliance for the 21st Century
Under Secretary Burns (July 16): "Our alliance with Thailand ... is a key example of America’s enduring commitment to the region, and it plays an indispensable role as a platform for projecting shared interests and values..." Full Text»
North Korea-Burma Relationship
Assistant Secretary Crowley (July 14): "[W]e have longstanding concerns about the nature of the relationship between Burma and North Korea and we have consistently reinforced in our conversations with Burmese authorities the importance of meeting all of their international obligations, including those in the area of nonproliferation." Full Text»
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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. |
U.S.-Japan Relations for the 21st Century Assistant Secretary Campbell (July 27): "The U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of our engagement in the Asia-Pacific. The alliance has provided a basis for peace and security in the Asia-Pacific for a half-century." Full Text» |
Furthering the U.S.-Vietnam Relationship  Secretary Clinton (July 22): "The Obama Administration is prepared to take the U.S.-Vietnam relationship to the next level on these issues and in new areas of cooperation." Full Text» Fact Sheets» Trip Page» |
Secretary Clinton Visits South Korea  Secretary Clinton (July 21):"The United States stands firmly on behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Korea, where we provide a stalwart defense along with our allies and partners." Full Text» Trip Page» Photos» |
Secretary Clinton's Travel to Asia Assistant Secretary Campbell (July 15): "Secretary Clinton will be traveling to the Republic of Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan from July 19th through the 23rd." Full Text» Reception» |
U.S.-Laos Relations  July 13: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith met for a cordial and productive discussion of common interests in Southeast Asia, and of growing areas of bilateral cooperation. Full Text» U.S. Signs Open Skies Accord with Laos» Remarks» |
