March 1, 2020 “Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to join you today. To Mr. Yasushi Kudo, President of the Genron NPO, and to all the organizers, thank you very much for inviting me to provide remarks. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the challenge we are currently facing with the coronavirus, or COVID-19, …
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Forty-four young leaders between the ages of 20 and 27, representing 16 nations in the Indo-Pacific region, will come together for the Advancing Long-term Leadership Initiative (ALLI): Indo-Pacific Summit to be held in Tokyo, Japan, December 13 and 14. The final group of ALLI Summit participants was selected from more than 500 applicants from the …
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Army General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Japan and South Korea for discussions with leaders on ways to improve bilateral and multilateral cooperation. General Milley said, “The United States, South Korea and Japan are stronger when we are together and shoulder to shoulder.” See more on the Joint Chiefs website Readout of meetings in Japan
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In an Oct. 24 speech in Washington, D.C., Vice President Mike Pence focused on efforts to improve relations between the U.S. and China, but he also highlighted many points of contention, including debt diplomacy and military expansionism. Vice President Pence said, “The American people want better for the people of China. But in pursuit of …
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The U.S. Navy is participating in a trilateral exercise called Malabar 2019 with the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Indian Navy. This is the 23rd such joint exercise and the first hosted by Japan. A U.S. Navy media report stated, “The multinational aspect of the exercise allows for practical training while honing skills, exchanging cultures, …
Read More» Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with the new Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on September 16, 2019. Secretary Pompeo congratulated the Foreign Minister on his new position and reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The Secretary reiterated the shared goal of final and fully verified denuclearization of North Korea, and U.S. commitment to continue …
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During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bangkok, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the U.S. and Japan will partner on a new initiative to develop regional electricity grids in the Lower Mekong region. The U.S. is committing an initial $29.5 million to promote a more sustainable energy sector in the Indo-Pacific region. The …
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For the first time, naval ships from Japan, the United States, India and the Philippines have conducted a joint exercise in the South China Sea. The ships sailed from Busan, South Korea, to Singapore May 2–8 as part of an ongoing international commitment to protect trade routes and ensure economic security in the free and …
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The Pacific Partnership, a multinational mission providing disaster response training and humanitarian aid, returns to the Indo-Pacific for its 14th year in 2019. This year’s team includes 500 experts from 11 countries including Japan. They work alongside host nations on infrastructure projects at local schools, health education, and preparedness training for security forces. Read more on Share.America.gov
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May is Asia Pacific American Heritage Month. The month of May was chosen in honor of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843 and also the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. We celebrate Asia Pacific American Heritage with community events that involve historical, …
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Ambassador Bill Hagerty welcomed his colleagues, the U.S. Ambassadors to China, India, and South Korea, for consultations with Japanese officials including Foreign Minister Taro Kono. The four Ambassadors held discussions on wide-ranging issues of common concern in the region. They spoke to the press at a roundtable and then enjoyed a baseball game together at …
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“The American people and the whole world have a stake in the Indo-Pacific’s peace and prosperity,” Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in 2018. “It’s why the Indo-Pacific must be free and open.” The United States is partnering with regional allies on public-private development projects, regional security programs, and investment …
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The United States seeks “collaboration, not control” in the Indo-Pacific region, Vice President Pence told a conference of Southeast Asian countries whose leaders gathered in Singapore. “We all agree that empire and aggression have no place in the Indo-Pacific,” Pence said at the 6th summit between the U.S. and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations …
Read More» Ambassador William F. Hagerty Japan National Press Club November 16, 2018 Thank you very much Sugita-san. It’s a great pleasure to be back here with you today. Managing Director Habu, minna-san: Konnichi-wa. It is my great pleasure to join all of you here for a second press conference here at the Japan National Press Club. …
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Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Japan on November 12 for critical meetings with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his cabinet. The focus is on the common U.S.-Japan commitment to the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea. Ambassador Hagerty and his wife greeted the Vice President and Second Lady at Yokota Air Base. This …
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Foreign Minister Taro Kono in Tokyo on October 6 to discuss the next steps on DPRK engagement. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK, and agreed that pressure must continue until the DPRK denuclearizes. Both sides …
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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Tokyo, Pyongyang, Seoul, and Beijing October 6-8. This visit comes as a follow-up after Secretary Pompeo chaired a United Nations Security Council meeting on nonproliferation and the DPRK, in conjunction with the 73rd United Nations General Assembly. Trip announcement Secretary Pompeo Chairs UN Security Council Meeting on North Korea
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Newly appointed U.S. special representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun is making his first diplomatic trip abroad to the capitals of South Korea, China and Japan. In the September 10–15 trip, Biegun will meet with his counterparts and continue diplomatic efforts to achieve the “final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea” that Chairman Kim Jong …
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The 2018 Asian Games are being held in Jakarta from August 18 to September 2. This is a multi-sport event held every four years. More than 40 countries send athletes to compete. The next games are scheduled for 2022 in Hangzhou, China. Japan will host the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya in 2026.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Singapore August 3-4 to participate in the annual ASEAN-centered ministerial meetings in support of the United States’ vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. On the margins of the ASEAN Ministerial meetings, the Secretary also held bilateral meetings, including with Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono. Read more via the DipNote blog
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Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Washington on July 30, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the Indo-Pacific is one of the greatest engines of the future global economy, and America will remain involved in the region. He said, “Our Indo-Pacific vision excludes no nation. We seek to work with anyone to promote …
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Tokyo July 7-8 to meet with Prime Minister Abe and participate in trilateral discussions with Foreign Minister Taro Kono and South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha. They discussed the shared commitment to the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK, as well as other bilateral and regional issues. Secretary …
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Secretary of Defense James Mattis returned to the Indo-Pacific Region and spent the day in Tokyo with senior Japanese officials. The leaders met to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance and to discuss cooperation on a variety of regional security issues.
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The two leaders shared an initial greeting on June 12, followed by a one-on-one meeting, as well as an expanded bilateral meeting, and a working lunch. Official White House Statement Historic U.S.–North Korea summit (via ShareAmerica) Timeline of U.S.–North Korea diplomatic history
Read More» May is Asia Pacific American Heritage Month. The month of May was chosen in honor of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843, and also the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. May is celebrated with community events that involve historical, educational, and cultural …
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Meeting with Prime Minster Shinzo Abe at the Mar-a-Lago retreat for two days of talks, President Trump said the United States and Japan are “very unified on the subject of North Korea.” Press Release: Working Together to Strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Abe before their bilateral meeting
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Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence will lead the Presidential Delegation to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang and attend the Opening Ceremony on February 9, 2018. The Vice President will also visit Tokyo Feb. 6-8 to participate in bilateral meetings with leaders to discuss security and stability on the Korean …
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The United States continues to work tirelessly with our East Asian and Pacific allies and partners to strengthen cooperation and foster new relationships to address security threats and increase U.S. economic opportunities. And 2017 was a crucial year for U.S. engagement with the Indo-Pacific. Here is Acting Assistant Secretary Susan Thornton’s perspective in her latest …
Read More» Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC November 28, 2017 The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of what is likely an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, indiscriminately threatening its neighbors, the region and global stability. The D.P.R.K.’s relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to deliver …
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President Trump declared North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism and said the U.S. will levy the largest sanctions ever against North Korea. “This designation will impose further sanctions and penalties on North Korea and related persons, and supports our maximum pressure campaign to isolate the murderous regime” of Kim Jong-un, the president said at …
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President Donald J. Trump participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Danang, Vietnam November 10-11. In his speech at the APEC CEO summit, President Trump said, “Today, I am here to offer a renewed partnership with America to work together to strengthen the bonds of friendship and commerce between all of the nations of …
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President Donald Trump addressed U.S. and Japanese troops at the Yokota Air Base outside Tokyo on Nov. 5 just after his arrival in Japan on the first leg of his five-nation trip to Asia. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Remarks by President Trump to Servicemembers at Yokota Air Base – White House President Trump and the First Lady Participate in a Yokota Air Base Troop Event – YouTube More information on the President’s trip to Asia
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As was announced on September 29, 2017, President Donald J. Trump will travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Hawaii, from November 3-14, 2017. This update provides further details about the President’s itinerary. The President’s travel will underscore his commitment to longstanding United States alliances and partnerships, and reaffirm United …
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Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel to Tokyo and Seoul for a Deputies-level trilateral meeting hosted by the Republic of Korea on October 18. The trilateral meeting will focus on strategic coordination related to the urgent threat from DPRK’s advancing nuclear weapons program and include discussion on regional and global areas of …
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President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Hawaii from November 3-14, 2017.
Read More» The United States stands with Japan in strongly condemning this latest provocation by North Korea. Our alliance with Japan is stronger than it has ever been and our commitment to Japan’s defense remains rock solid. Threatening and destabilizing actions such as today’s launch only increase the North Korean regime’s international isolation.
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is traveling to Manila, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur August 5–9.
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President Donald Trump met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Moon Jae during the two-day G20 summit on Friday in Hamburg, Germany, in the first trilateral summit since Trump and Moon took office. The leaders are working to affirm trilateral coordination in stepping up pressure on North Korea to curb its development …
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosted the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on May 4 at the Department of State for a special U.S.-ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting. The event commemorated the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and ASEAN, and reinforced our strategic partnership. The meeting followed the 30th …
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Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the Republic of Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Australia, and Hawaii from April 15-25, 2017. This trip will serve as the Vice President’s first official travel to the Asia-Pacific region. During his trip, the Vice President will emphasize President Trump’s continued commitment to U.S. alliances and partnerships in the Asia-Pacific …
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U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy Joseph Yun, Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Kenji Kanasugi, and Republic of Korea Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim Hong-kyun met in Washington to discuss the situation in North Korea. • Full text of joint statement
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In a meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis reaffirmed the strength of the U.S. -Japan alliance. See more via defense.gov
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In his first official trip as secretary of defense, Jim Mattis is traveling to East Asia, with scheduled stops in South Korea and Japan. Mattis told the New York Times, “I am going to get current by listening to them, finding out where their issues are, and then we are going to work together and …
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