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 H I G H L I G H T S Thursday, November 17, 2005 
 

Presidents Bush and Roh ring bell at at the Bulguksa Temple. (AP Photo)President's Remarks in South Korea
President Bush (Nov. 17): "...the ties between our two countries have never been better. In a relationship like ours, there's obviously complexities. But the important thing is to work together to solve those complexities in a spirit of friendship. And secondly, I know how important our relationship is to help promote stability in this part of the world." full text

Secretary Rice and foreign ministers pose for an APEC group photo in Busan, South Korea (AP Photo)President Bush and Secretary Rice Travel in Asia
President Bush and Secretary Rice travel to Asia to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in South Korea and to meet with leaders in Japan, South Korea, China, and Mongolia.

Economics and Trade in Asia
Secretary Rice (Nov. 16): "[T]he three big issues here are on economics and trade, on security and on the potential for a pandemic. But this all takes place in the context of a region where the number of democracies has grown dramatically..." full text

A young earthquake survivor receives aid at the U.S. Army 212th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. (U.S. Airforce Photo)U.S. Response to Pakistan's Earthquake Disaster
The United States has committed $180 million to Pakistan for earthquake assistance, including $100 million for humanitarian relief and reconstruction, and $80 million obligated by the Defense Department to support its relief operations. Find out how you can donate | fact sheet | more
 
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The U.S. has constructed a comprehensive strategy against proliferation. The three pillars of that strategy are: proliferation prevention; counterproliferation; and consequence management. more

Deputy Assistant Secretary Mark Lagon speaks on the importance of promoting democracy and working with democracies, that it is the centerpiece of U.S. foreign policy -- whether in the global struggle against extremist ideologies, or any aspect of conflict resolution or efficacious economic development.


    Avian Influenza: A national strategy will safeguard against the danger of avian influenza by detecting outbreaks, expanding domestic vaccine production capacity, stockpiling treatments, preparing to respond to a pandemic, and ensuring the health and safety of all Americans. more

The Department of State and the Department of Education are celebrating and promoting international education and exchange through their joint initiative, International Education Week (IEW).


 
 
  
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