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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

912 posts

Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs

@USAsiaPacific

Welcome to the official account of @StateDept's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Posts attributable to Assistant Secretary DeSombre are signed "-MGD."

Washington, DC

Joined January 2015

Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 10
U.S. participation in the East Asia Summit – the premier forum for strategic dialogue in the region – underscores the importance of international law in the Indo-Pacific and highlights how U.S.-ASEAN economic cooperation benefits Americans and others in the region. -MGD
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 10
The United States’ engagement in the ASEAN Regional Forum demonstrates U.S. support for a free and open IndoPacific across all security domains, including maritime security, nonproliferation and disarmament, and information and communications technology. Glad to be a part of the
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 9
Had a great meeting with ROK Deputy Minister Cecilia Chung. Together, we’re building momentum to address regional security challenges, advance trilateral cooperation with 🇯🇵, and strengthen the 🇺🇸🤝🇰🇷 relationship. -MGD
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 9
Honored to speak with 🇦🇺 Deputy Secretary Michelle Chan. 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇺 Our partnership grows stronger as we work to safeguard freedom of navigation and support ASEAN centrality as the foundation for a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific -MGD
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 9
Excited to have met Japan’s DDG Hokugo Kyoko. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 Together, we’re advancing a free & open Indo-Pacific, enhancing maritime security 🌊, strengthening our trilateral ties with the Philippines, and supporting ASEAN centrality to ensure regional peace and stability. -MGD
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 9
Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN facilitates a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. DAS Hunt VanderToll participated in last night’s welcome dinner, our first of three ASEAN-related meetings this week. Congrats to the Philippines and @SecLazaro for a successful chairship.
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 9
Important meeting in Manila for the second Trilateral Maritime Dialogue with the Philippines and Japan. We are deepening our collaboration toward a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵 state.gov/releases/offic…
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 8
Congratulations to Japan on becoming the first international partner in President Trump’s Genesis Mission. This historic $1 billion strategic partnership will support our shared vision for leadership in science and technology, fueled by the power of AI. 🇺🇸🇯🇵@doescience
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 8
With @StateINL DAS Bedard, we convened the Contact Group to counter Asia-based scam groups in Manila. We are building a unified pressure campaign with key partners to go on offense against the transnational scam bosses who are using fraud, trafficking, and corruption to harm all
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U.S. Embassy in the Philippines
@USEmbassyPH
Jun 8
The U.S. Embassy extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the earthquake in Mindanao on June 8, 2026. We continue to monitor the situation closely in coordination with Philippine authorities and stand ready to support Philippine-led response efforts.
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 8
Our Alliance with the Philippines advances peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region – as it has for 75 years. Met with Philippine National Security Advisor Oban to deepen our partnership and address regional security challenges. -MGD
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 8
Brunei's business leaders are key partners in advancing U.S. commercial interests and regional economic security. Our Strategic Partnership creates opportunities for American companies while strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties. -MGD
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Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
@USAsiaPacific
Jun 7
Our U.S.-Brunei Strategic Partnership advances mutual prosperity and security. Discussed advancing commercial diplomacy to strengthen our bilateral ties and coordinating on regional priorities through ASEAN. Looking forward to hosting Foreign Affairs Minister II Dato Erywan in
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