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 The Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, currently headed by Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill, deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Six-Party Talks and Implementation Activities
 Assistant Secretary Hill's statement before Senate Committee on Armed Services on the status of our efforts to achieve the verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula through the Six-Party process as well as our broader vision – as outlined in the September 2005 Joint Statement – of a region where the benefits of human rights protections and economic development. View Video |
U.S. and New Zealand: Sharing Common Ideals
 Secretary Rice (July 26): "New Zealand and the U.S....have a long history of partnership. It is one that is grounded in common interests, but it is elevated by common ideals...defined by the warmth and respect of two nations, but more importantly, of two peoples who are bound together by countless ties of friendship, family, and shared experience." Full Text l Remarks with Foreign Minister Peters | Remarks With Prime Minister Clark | More from the Secretary's trip |
U.S., Australia Continue Tradition of Cooperation
 Secretary Rice (July 24): "It was a very good set of meetings and I just want to come back to say that the United States has no stronger friend and ally than Australia, going back now decades and decades. And I’m very proud that Stephen and I can continue the great tradition of cooperation by the United States and Australia on almost any issue that you can think of." Full Text l More from the Secretary's trip
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Enhancing the U.S.-ASEAN Partnership
![Secretary Rice delivers remarks as Assistant Secretary Christopher Hill listens during their meeting with Southeast Asian foreign ministers and top officials at the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Singapore, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. [©AP Image]](http://www.state.gov/cms_images/2008_07_23_asean1_96.jpg) Secretary Rice (July 23): "A strong ASEAN benefits not just Southeast Asia, but greater Asia and indeed, beyond. And so you can count on U.S. support for your efforts to integrate the ASEAN community. We want to continue to be a good partner and support ASEAN, because we share so many common interests. As you've said, our economic relationship is extremely important. Our two-way trade topped $171 billion last year." Full Text l More about the Secretary's trip to Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Samoa | Press Roundtable with Assistant Secretary Hill and Ambassador Marciel |
North Korea Nuclear Talks
 Assistant Secretary Hill (July 12): "I must say, a lot of work was done. A lot of specifics were discussed. The meetings went pretty well. And we look forward to getting together very soon and continuing the process." Full Text | Six-Party Talks | Travel to China |
| | | Highlights | Travel to Asia
Deputy Secretary Negroponte will travel to Vietnam, Cambodia and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region September 10 - 18 for discussions with his counterparts on a broad range of bilateral and global issues.
President's Trip to Asia
 President and Mrs. Bush visited the Republic of Korea, Thailand, and People’s Republic of China from August 4 until August 11, 2008.
President Bush's Meeting with Chinese Freedom Activists
 On July 29, President Bush met with five Chinese freedom activists to discuss his concerns about human rights in China. The President assured them that he will carry the message of freedom as he travels to Beijing for the games, just as he has regularly made this a priority in all of his meetings with Chinese officials. Full Statement
U.S. and East Asia and the Pacific: Assisting in Disaster Preparedness
The United States provides approximately $16.8 million in annual disaster preparedness and mitigation assistance in the East Asia and Pacific region. Fact Sheet |
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