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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U.S Foreign Policy in the Asia-Pacific Region
Assistant Secretary Campbell (Sept. 28): "It is our strong interest to see a vibrant relationship between Japan and China continue. The economic miracle that is East Asia in many respects has been built on the strong commercial and economic partnership that has been constructed over decades between the two countries that is extended through Southeast Asia, South Korea, and elsewhere." Full Text»
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Promoting Human Rights
Special Envoy King (Sept. 24): "It's important that we continue talking about our efforts to promote human rights. I've had meetings with members of the national assembly, had meetings with the members of the foreign ministry, I will be meeting with others as well with some of non-government organizations. We appreciate the efforts and the cooperation we've had with South Korea, and look forward to continuing that effort."
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U.S.-Indonesian Joint Commission Meeting
Secretary Clinton (Sept. 20): "The United States and Indonesia have strengthened our ties through the Comprehensive Partnership agreement signed by our two presidents. And since then, this commission has been the vehicle for advancing that partnership through collaboration on regional stability, global security, trade, commerce, education, health, such a long list of areas that we have been working on together." Full Text» Fact Sheet»
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Secretary Clinton Honors Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Secretary Clinton (Sept. 18): "Last December, I had the honor of visiting Suu Kyi in the house that was once her prison, and we talked about many things, including the challenge of moving from protest to politics, from symbol to stateswoman. That is what her country needs from her now." Full Text» Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi»
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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» |
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