One year since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine One year ago, the global security architecture was shaken hard as Russia started its full-scale war against Ukraine. The Russian invasion of Ukraine asks us all a question: will the world go back to brutal rule of force, or will UN members be …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 24 February, 2023 | Topics: Policy, Press Releases
Russia continues launching missile and bomb strikes on military and civilian infrastructure throughout Ukraine. There are no signs that Russia is ready to end the war. Facing defeat in some regions of Ukraine, Russia’s military troops are being regrouped and replenished to renew the advance into Ukraine’s territory. At this moment Russian warships in the …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 16 May, 2022 | Topics: Policy
It is more than two months already when russia began its military aggression against Ukraine. As I am talking now, the battle for Ukrainian Donbas is unfolding. Russia’s original invasion plan directed at simultaneous seizure of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, with the aim to change power in Ukraine, has failed. The russian side has regrouped …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 29 April, 2022 | Topics: Policy
April 22 is Earth Day – a day to remind us to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, the places in nature we visit, and the wildlife we see. It has been celebrated in America since 1970, helping to transform the ways the United States and many countries interact with the world …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 21 April, 2022 | Topics: Policy
The President and G7 Leaders reaffirmed their resolve to respond swiftly to President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The Leaders built on their months-long coordination and agreed to move forward on devastating packages of sanctions and other economic measures to hold Russia to account. …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 25 February, 2022 | Topics: Policy
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. It is my honor to speak with you about recent events in Burma, the State Department’s response, and our efforts to ensure the safety of our personnel and American citizens. Watch the full video here. The United States has condemned in the strongest …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Policy
The Mekong Matters It is an honor to speak at this event, the first in this important Dialogue series, where we hear from voices in the region about strengthening transparent, responsive governance. Gatherings like this exemplify President Biden’s view that we can only meet today’s accelerating global challenges by working together. It is also my …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 24 March, 2021 | Topics: Policy
As Prepared Thank you, Greg, for that kind introduction. I’m honored to be with you today to discuss U.S. priorities for this year’s East Asia Summit. I’m joined by my good friend and colleague Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David Feith. David, as many of you know, leads our multilateral engagement in the Indo-Pacific, and …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Policy
As prepared Introduction Good afternoon. Thank you to the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the Asia Society for inviting me. Thank you to organizers Orville Schell and Larry Diamond. It is an honor to be here today with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Our topic today is how the Chinese Communist Party challenges the free …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 20 November, 2020 | Topics: Policy
Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of States Singapore, Singapore August 3, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Minister. It’s an honor to co-chair this ministerial meeting with you. It’s my first meeting as well. I’m delighted to participate in this first engagement here with U.S.-ASEAN, and it’s great to be back in Singapore. …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 7 August, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: ASEAN
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo On “America’s Indo-Pacific Economic Vision” Indo-Pacific Business Forum SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you. Thank you, Tom, for the kind introduction. Thanks to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for having me here and hosting this important Indo-Pacific Business Forum as well. I’m glad to …
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By U.S. Mission Laos | 30 July, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State