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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks After Meeting With Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar

I’m very pleased to be here at this pivotal time between the United States and Pakistan to engage in discussions about the future of this very, very important relationship. I am here to build upon the important conversations that have taken place over the …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks After Meeting With Pakistani Finance Minister Hafeez Shaikh

I’m pleased to be here, as the Minister said, at this pivotal time between the United States and Pakistan to engage in discussions about the future of this very, very important bilateral relationship. The United States, as I told you in our meeting, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

South and Central Asia: Situation in Maldives

The United States is concerned about ongoing events in Male. We urge all sides to remain calm, reject the use of violence, and avoid rhetoric that could increase tensions. Former President Nasheed must be accorded due process under the law regarding his …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

South and Central Asia: Food Security and Minimizing Postharvest Loss

Thank you for participating in today’s conference on post-harvest losses. In particular, I would like to thank many of you here today. Your work to reduce post-harvest losses and support food security and sustainability throughout the globe is critical. …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

South and Central Asia: Interview With Shalinder Wangu of ETV

ETV: What would be the fate of Afghanistan post 2014 as the U.S. troops withdraw from the war-torn country? We have with us the Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake, who is in New Delhi to attend a trilateral meeting on Afghanistan. First of all, I …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

South and Central Asia: Interview With Smita Sharma of IBN-7

IBN-7: Mr. Blake, you are here for the second India-Afghanistan trilateral talks with the Americans. How crucial are the talks with the Taliban to this entire process of stabilization in Afghanistan? Assistant Secretary Blake: Of course they’re one piece …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

South and Central Asia: Interview With Suhasini Haidar of CNN-IBN

CNN-IBN: Robert Blake is the U.S.’ point man for South Asia, and he joins us now to talk about all the events right now. Mr. Blake, you come to India at a time of many events, but in particular I’d like to start with the Maldives and with the situation …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks After Meeting With President Rahmon

Assistant Secretary Blake: Well good evening everyone. I’ve just concluded a very productive meeting with his Excellency President Rahmon. I had the opportunity to thank President Rahmon for his very strong support of stabilization efforts in Afghanistan …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

South and Central Asia: Press Conference

Ambassador Elliott: I’m Susan Elliott, the U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan and I have the great pleasure to introduce Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Ambassador Robert Blake. We’ve had a lot of good meetings …

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Published on August 16, 2012 - 03:31 GMT

South and Central Asia: Special Envoy Hussain's Meetings at the OIC Heads of State Summit in Mecca

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 15, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On the margins of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Heads of State Summit in Mecca …

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Published on August 15, 2012 - 20:10 GMT

South and Central Asia: On-the-Record Briefing With International Media

Press Availability Robert O. Blake, Jr. Assistant Secretary , Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Almaty, Kazakhstan August 15, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} A/S Blake: I am in …

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Published on July 8, 2012 - 18:19 GMT

South and Central Asia: Background Briefing on the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan

Special Briefing Senior Department Official Senior Official Okura Hotel Tokyo, Japan July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} MODERATOR: All right. We are in Tokyo at the conclusion of the …

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Published on July 8, 2012 - 13:20 GMT

South and Central Asia: July 7-9 Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Building on the decisions made in Bonn and Chicago, as well as the U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic …

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Published on July 8, 2012 - 13:10 GMT

South and Central Asia: Joint Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Clinton, Afghanistan Foreign Minister Rassoul, and Pakistan ...

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Capitalizing on the opportunity afforded by the Tokyo Conference – which represents the …

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Published on July 8, 2012 - 11:20 GMT

South and Central Asia: Intervention at the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Prince Park Tower Hotel Tokyo, Japan July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Thank you, Foreign Minister Gemba. We also thank Prime …

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Published on July 8, 2012 - 11:10 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks at Afghan Civil Society Event

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Prince Park Tower Hotel Tokyo, Japan July 8, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Let me welcome this wonderful group of men and women from …

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Published on July 7, 2012 - 21:10 GMT

South and Central Asia: Meeting with Embassy Staff in Kabul

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State U.S. Embassy Atrium Kabul, Afghanistan July 7, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Well, thank you all. And it is great to see you early in …

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Published on July 7, 2012 - 11:12 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks With Afghan President Hamid Karzai

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Presidential Palace Kabul, Afghanistan July 7, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} SECRETARY CLINTON: (In progress) – much, Mr. President. It’s …

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Published on July 7, 2012 - 11:10 GMT

South and Central Asia: Major Non-NATO Ally Status for Afghanistan

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 7, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On May 2, 2012, President Obama and President Karzai signed the Enduring Strategic Partnership …

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Published on July 6, 2012 - 12:10 GMT

South and Central Asia: Unsung in Afghanistan

Op-Ed Ryan C. Crocker Ambassador to Afghanistan The Washington Post July 6, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} I do two things each week at our management meeting: Read aloud the names of …

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