Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
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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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Remarks in Seoul
Assistant Secretary Campbell (Jan. 15): "I just want to underscore, very directly, how great it is to be back and how much we look forward to maintaining the strongest possible relationship between our two countries after the important political steps both in Seoul and Washington." Full Soundbite»
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Asia's Role in Global Economy
Assistant Secretary Campbell (Dec. 13): "Asia plays a role currently as the backbone in the global economy and we cannot afford provocative steps to undermine the peace and stability on which the remarkable prosperity of Asia and the wider world is based. Ultimately, we believe that the best way forward is for a code of conduct between ASEAN and China." Full Text»
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President's Trip to Asia
 Secretary Clinton accompanied President Obama during his trip to Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia. In Thailand, they toured the Wat Pho Royal Monastery in Bangkok. President's Trip» Secretary's Travel to Asia»
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Delivering on the Promise of Economic Statecraft
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 17): "This connection between economic power and global influence explains why the United States is placing economics at the heart of our own foreign policy. I call it economic statecraft." Full Text» More on Travel»
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AUSMIN Ministerial
Secretary Clinton (Nov. 14):  "We hold these four-way meetings every year because our diplomatic, economic, and security relationships are inseparable. That approach drives America’s engagement across the Asia Pacific and Australia’s strategy as well, as laid out in the government’s new white paper." Full Text» AUSMIN 2012 Joint Communique»
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