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Published on April 26, 2013 - 22:07 GMT

South and Central Asia: Question and Answer Session at University for World Economy and Diplomacy

Assistant Secretary Blake: Again I want to thank you all so much for the opportunity to speak today. I look forward to taking your questions and having a good discussion. Thank you very much. Question: Good afternoon, Your Excellency Mr. Blake. First of …

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Published on April 25, 2013 - 19:55 GMT

South and Central Asia: Nazarbayev University Q&A

Question: You mentioned press freedom. I think Kazakhstan has a quite poor record on press freedom. I think in press freedom we are the 176th country and the press is actually being increasingly limited and restricted. Assistant Secretary Blake: Thank you. …

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Published on April 24, 2013 - 22:49 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks on Bilateral and Regional Cooperation

Assistant Secretary Blake: Good afternoon, everyone. Let me tell you what a pleasure it is to be back here in Astana. I’d like to begin by thanking our Kazakh hosts today for their warm hospitality. I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister …

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Published on April 24, 2013 - 17:18 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks After a Trilateral Meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani General Ashfaq Parvez ...

Thanks very much, folks, for being patient. We had a very extensive and, I think everybody would agree, a very productive and constructive dialogue. And it’s fair to say that there’s good feeling among all of us that we made progress in this dialogue in …

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Published on April 24, 2013 - 13:08 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks With Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Pakistani General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, And Pakistani Foreign ...

SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. We are delighted to be here. I’m honored to be hosting President Karzai and General Kayani, Foreign Secretary Jilani, the members of President Karzai’s – the defense minister, the security advisor, the foreign minister …

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Published on April 20, 2013 - 17:01 GMT

South and Central Asia: Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Pearce Travel to Pakistan, ...

Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador David Pearce will travel to Islamabad, Kabul, Brussels, and Almaty April 21-26. In Islamabad, Ambassador Pearce will hold meetings with senior Government of Pakistan officials to discuss …

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Published on April 19, 2013 - 21:27 GMT

South and Central Asia: Assistant Secretary Blake To Travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake, Jr. will travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, April 22–26. In Astana, Kazakhstan on April 23, Assistant Secretary Blake will meet with senior officials from the Government of …

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Published on April 16, 2013 - 23:58 GMT

South and Central Asia: Earthquake Near Iran-Pakistan Border

The United States sends our deepest condolences for those lost in the earthquake in southeastern Iran and western Pakistan today. Our thoughts are with the families of those who were killed, those who were injured, and with those communities that have …

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Published on April 15, 2013 - 14:49 GMT

South and Central Asia: Looking East, Looking West: U.S. Support for India's Regional Leadership

Thank you Nick, for that warm introduction and thank you for the outstanding legacy you left in advancing the U.S.-India partnership during the Bush Administration. You’ve got so many of your former colleagues coming to Harvard, it’s a rather unfair …

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Published on April 12, 2013 - 00:19 GMT

South and Central Asia: G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Statement

Introduction G8 Foreign Ministers met in London on 10-11 April. The G8 represents a group of nations with a broad range of global interests and with a collective responsibility and opportunity to use its influence to address some of the most pressing …

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Published on April 11, 2013 - 21:23 GMT

South and Central Asia: Bengali New Year - Pahela Boishakh

On behalf of President Obama, I convey my warm greetings to all Bengali-speaking people around the world as you celebrate Pahela Boishakh. The American people wish you all happiness and prosperity in the New Year. The vibrant Bengali-American diaspora will …

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Published on April 11, 2013 - 21:23 GMT

South and Central Asia: Nepali New Year (Bikram Sambat)

On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer the people of Nepal my warmest wishes for a joyful New Year. This is an opportunity to celebrate national unity and goodwill in Nepal, and for people of Nepalese heritage around the world to …

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Published on April 11, 2013 - 21:23 GMT

South and Central Asia: Sinhala and Tamil New Year

I congratulate Sri Lankans around the world as you celebrate Sinhala and Tamil New Year, and offer my warmest wishes for happy holiday and prosperous New Year. Every year this celebration brings the hope of new beginnings and fresh promise. The New Year …

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Published on April 9, 2013 - 23:07 GMT

South and Central Asia: U.S.-Bangladesh Dialogue on Security Issues

On April 9, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Andrew J. Shapiro and Additional Foreign Secretary Mustafa Kamal chaired the second U.S.-Bangladesh Dialogue on Security Issues. The Dialogue built on the success of last year’s …

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Published on April 6, 2013 - 19:57 GMT

South and Central Asia: Deadly Attack in Zabul Province, Afghanistan

Our State Department family is grieving over the loss of one of our own, an exceptional young Foreign Service officer, killed today in an IED attack in Zabul province, along with service members, a Department of Defense civilian, and Afghan civilians. Four …

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Published on April 5, 2013 - 21:55 GMT

South and Central Asia: Assistant Secretary Hammer To Travel to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Mike Hammer will travel to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from April 7 to April 15, where he will engage with journalists, government officials, civil society leaders, and students on public affairs issues and U.S …

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Published on March 26, 2013 - 21:09 GMT

South and Central Asia: Interview With BBC Sinhala Service

Question: First of all, this is the second resolution, and having agreed the international community that Sri Lanka has so far failed to implement their pledges, their obligations. What would the U.S. do if they do not implement, if they do not abide by …

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Published on March 26, 2013 - 16:45 GMT

South and Central Asia: Meeting With Staff and Families at U.S. Embassy Kabul

AMBASSADOR CUNNINGHAM: Well, Secretary Kerry, welcome to the atrium at the U.S. Embassy. You spoke to us here a couple weeks ago on a big screen that was right here, and you said then that you’d be here in person soon to see us, and we’re glad that you are …

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Published on March 26, 2013 - 00:11 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks With President Hamid Karzai After Their Meeting

PRESIDENT KARZAI: (Via interpreter) In the name of God, the most merciful, the most compassionate, dear media members both Afghan and foreign, welcome to our press conference today. We are here to be a very and most welcome His Excellency Secretary Kerry …

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Published on March 22, 2013 - 21:41 GMT

South and Central Asia: U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group

The U.S.-India Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG) held its fourth meeting in Washington, D.C., on March 21, 2013. At the opening of the meeting NASA Administrator Charles Bolden highlighted the impressive growth of U.S.-India cooperation on a range of …

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