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.
Strengthening Ties, Deeper Cooperation
Secretary Clinton (May 24): "...with the constantly growing economic and strategic importance of the Asia Pacific, it is even more pressing that we strengthen those historic ties and deepen our cooperation to meet the challenges of the future." Full Text»
Situation in North Korea
Date: 05/22/2012 Description: Special Envoy for North Korea Policy Ambassador Glyn Davies briefs journalists at a hotel in Beijing, China, May 22, 2012. © AP ImageAmbassador Davies (May 22):  "...both China and the United States really have the same fundamental interests when it comes to the peninsula and to North Korea and it is peace, stability, and the pursuit of denuclearization..." Full Text »  More »
U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
Secretary Clinton (May 4): "We want to see China not only deliver economic prosperity for its large population, but also play a key role in world affairs. And our countries and our peoples gain far more from cooperation then from competition, so we are committed to pursuing a positive, cooperative, comprehensive relationship." Full Text» Trip Page»

 
U.S.-Philippines Partnership
Secretary Clinton (Apr. 30): "We discussed steps we are taking to ensure that our countries are fully capable of addressing both the challenges and the opportunities posed in the region in the 21st century." Full Text» More»
U.S.-Japanese Relations
Date: 04/30/2012 Location: Washington, DC Description: Secretary Clinton escorts Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda to his chair at the head table during a dinner at the National Geographic Society. © AP Image Secretary Clinton (Apr. 30): "Our shared goal is to promote a tomodachi or friendship generation of young people who will be our future leaders. That’s why we have created a private-public partnership, the TOMODACHI Initiative, to bring young people from both countries together." Full Text»

 


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