Secretary Clinton and Under Secretary Burns Meet with National Security Advisor Menon of India
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Jan. 27): "He's here to review the implementation of initiatives launched during President Obama's visit to India and discuss developments in our bilateral relationship in preparation for the upcoming Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi this spring." Full Text»
India's Republic Day
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 26): "Our two nations are bound together by mutual respect, shared values, and the freedoms enshrined in our Constitutions." Full Text»
Inauguration of the Afghan Parliament
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Jan. 26): "We commend the voters, in particular, who have steadfastly and courageously supported peace and democracy despite tremendous challenges." Full Text»
Secretary Clinton Meets with Kazakh Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 25): "I appreciate this opportunity to continue our dialogue on a range of important issues."
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Transfer of Command and Control of Maoists Forces to Special Commission
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Jan. 24): "This is an important step in the peace process, but now Nepal needs to move ahead with the rest of the process which involves a new constitution and the formation of a government." Full Text»
Biennial Fulbright South and Central Asia Regional Conference
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in coordination with the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission and the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, will host a regional Fulbright Program workshop in Colombo from January 26-28, 2011. Full Text»
"Because We Could Make a Difference..."
President Obama (Jan. 14): "The list of places he served and the things he did reads as a chronicle of American foreign policy. Speaking truth to power from the Mekong Delta to the Paris peace talks." Full Text»
Memorial Service for Richard C. Holbrooke
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 14): "I am confident that the work he had done and was doing in Afghanistan and Pakistan will also stand the test of time." Full Text» More»
BBC Interview
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 12): "The real threat to Pakistan's stability and security is coming from within." Full Text»
BBC Interview
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 12): "The 2014 date was first suggested by President Karzai and his government as the point at which not only America but international forces would have completely turned over the security of the country to Afghan forces. We embrace that." Full Text»
CNN Interview
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 12): "The epicenter of the al-Qaida affiliation network that exists is still in the frontier areas and the north of Pakistan." Full Text»
Travel Warning
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the potential risks of traveling to Nepal and urges caution when traveling in that country. (Jan. 12) Full Text»
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Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. |
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Assistant Secretary Blake: "Central Asia is a region of significant importance to U.S. national interests. Recognizing the uniqueness of each of the five Central Asian nations and their sovereignty and independence, U.S. policy supports the development of fully sovereign, stable democratic nations, integrated into the world economy and cooperating with one another, the United States, and our partners, to advance regional security and stability." |
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India: The Rise of an Economic Power Assistant Secretary Blake (Jan 25): "President Obama and Secretary Clinton came into office determined to take US-India relations to the next level. They have done so through the establishment of the first Strategic Dialogue between our two countries and through President Obama's landmark visit to India last November." Full Text» |
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U.S.-Central Asia Relations – A Year in Review
Assistant Secretary Blake (Dec 15): “We were pleased with the strategic support we received from our Central Asian partners to help coalition efforts in Afghanistan. This includes support that was received through the Northern Distribution Network including the recently concluded U.S.-Kazakhstan Air Transit Agreement, all of which helped to supply our troops." Full Text»
U.S.-South Asia Relations – A Year in Review
Assistant Secretary Blake (Dec 15): “In India, President Obama’s trip there in November will be remembered as a watershed when the United States and India embarked for the first time on concrete initiatives to develop our global strategic partnership in addition to the many significant bilateral accomplishments." Full Text»
