ASEAN-U.S. Leaders’ Statement on the Establishment of the ASEAN-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

1 WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America (United States),gathered on the occasion of the 10thASEAN-United States (U.S.) Summit and the commemoration of the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue Relations in Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia, on November 12, 2022; 2 APPRECIATING the United States’ support for …

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Remarks By President Biden at the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit

State Department, Washington, D.C. 4:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you.  (Applause.)  My whole name.  Thank you all very much.  Good afternoon, everyone.  I said last night — let me reiterate: It’s been wonderful, wonderful to host you all in the first-ever U.S-ASEAN Summit in Washington, D.C. And besides, Mr. President, the food wasn’t …

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FACT SHEET: Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States

Read the full strategy here “We envision an Indo-Pacific that is open, connected, prosperous, resilient, and secure—and we are ready to work together with each of you to achieve it.” President Joe Biden East Asia Summit October 27, 2021 The Biden-Harris Administration has made historic strides to restore American leadership in the Indo-Pacific and adapt its role for the 21st century. …

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Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019 11:03 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Are you all having a good time in Hanoi? Everybody having a good time? Everybody? Jeff? I hope. Q Chairman Kim, are you ready to denuclearize? Are you ready to give up your nuclear weapons? CHAIRMAN KIM: (As interpreted.) If I’m …

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Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un before 1:1 Bilateral Meeting

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AND CHAIRMAN KIM JONG UN OF THE STATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA BEFORE 1:1 BILATERAL MEETING Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019                        8:55 A.M. ICT CHAIRMAN KIM:  (As interpreted.)  And I believe that, starting from …

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Remarks by President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un in a 1:1 Conversation

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam 6:33 P.M. ICT CHAIRMAN KIM:  (As interpreted.)  So it’s exactly 261 days since we met last time in Singapore, in June, last year. PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Yes. CHAIRMAN KIM:  (As interpreted.)  And I truly believe that this successful and great meeting that we are having today is thanks to the …

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Remarks by President Trump at a Greeting with Chairman Kim Jong Un

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam 6:28 P.M. ICT Q    Mr. President, what do you hope to achieve in your talks with the Chairman? PRESIDENT TRUMP:  I think they’ll be very successful.  Great relationship.  I think they’re going to be very successful.  We look forward to it.  We both do. Q    Have you walked back …

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Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc Before an Expanded Working Lunch

Office of Government Hall Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019 12:11 P.M. ICT PRIME MINISTER PHÚC:  (As interpreted.)  Mr. President, on behalf of the government, we greatly appreciate the process of denuclearization and peace building in North Korea that Mr. President was so resolute in these efforts.  And thank you very much for choosing Vietnam as …

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Remarks by President Trump and President Nguyễn Phú Trọng Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting

Presidential Palace Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019 11:09 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRỌNG:  (As interpreted.)  Please, may I call our meeting to order, please.  Let me begin by warmly welcome President Donald Trump and the American delegation to Vietnam for the second DPRK-U.S. Summit. I would like to thank the United States and DPRK for choosing …

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Remarks by President Trump at a Social Dinner with Chairman Kim

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam 7:08 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Everybody having a good time? Q    Yes, sir. PRESIDENT TRUMP:  You are?  I hope so. One of the great photographers of the world.  (Laughter.)  One of the great.  Make us look very good tonight, please. Q    We’ll work on that. PRESIDENT TRUMP:  One of …

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Statements from Secretaries Pompeo and Mnuchin on Iran

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release                       May 8, 2018 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw from the JCPOA As we exit the Iran deal, we will be working with our allies to find a real, comprehensive, and lasting solution to the Iranian threat.  We …

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Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Tran Dai Quang of Vietnam

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                    February 14, 2018 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Tran Dai Quang of Vietnam President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Tran Dai Quang of Vietnam to reaffirm their shared commitment to strengthening the United States-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership. President Trump …

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President Donald J. Trump Announces a National Security Strategy to Advance America’s Interests

“Our government’s first duty is to its people, to our citizens — to serve their needs, to ensure their safety, to preserve their rights, and to defend their values.” – President Donald J. Trump A NEW NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR A NEW ERA: Less than a year after taking office, President Donald J. Trump is …

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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump’s Trip to Vietnam

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release                                   November 12, 2017 President Donald J. Trump’s Trip to Vietnam “Today the Vietnamese economy is one of the fastest-growing on earth…We know it is in America’s interests to have partners throughout this region that are thriving, prosperous, and dependent on no one… …

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Fact Sheet: President Trump’s Participation in the 25th Annual APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

President Donald J. Trump’s Participation in the 25th Annual APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and 2017 APEC CEO Summit “We will find opportunities for our private sector to work with yours and to create jobs and wealth for us all. We seek strong partners, not weak partners. We seek strong neighbors, not weak neighbors. Above all, …

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Joint Statement:  Between the United States of America and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

1. At the invitation of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang, President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump paid a state visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, from November 11 to12, 2017. The two leaders discussed measures to strengthen and expand the Comprehensive Partnership between their two countries based on …

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Remarks by President Trump Before Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Phuc of Vietnam

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release                                   November 12, 2017 Remarks by President Trump Before Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Phuc of Vietnam Office of Government Hanoi, Vietnam 11:33 A.M. ICT PRIME MINISTER PHÚC:  (No translation provided.) PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Well, thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister.  I want to …

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Remarks by President Trump Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting with Secretary General Trong

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release                                   November 12, 2017 Remarks by President Trump Before Expanded Bilateral Meeting with Secretary General Trong of the Communist Party of Vietnam Communist Party of Vietnam Headquarters Hanoi, Vietnam 11:09 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. You are a man …

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Remarks by President Trump Before Bilateral Meeting with President Quang of Vietnam

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release                                  November 12, 2017 Remarks by President Trump Before Bilateral Meeting with President Quang of Vietnam Presidential Palace Hanoi, Vietnam 9:14 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT QUANG: (No translation provided.) PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. And I appreciate it. And I appreciate the …

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Remarks by President Trump and President Quang of Vietnam at State Banquet

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release                            November 11, 2017 Remarks by President Trump and President Quang of Vietnam at State Banquet International Convention Center Hanoi, Vietnam 8:18 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT QUANG: (As interpreted.) Mr. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, distinguished American guests, ladies and gentlemen: On …

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Remarks by President Trump and President Quang of Vietnam in Joint Press Conference

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release        November 11, 2017 Remarks by President Trump and President Quang of Vietnam in Joint Press Conference Presidential Palace Hanoi, Vietnam 10:27 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT QUANG:  (As interpreted.)  Your Excellency Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, ladies and gentlemen, members of the …

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Statement from the Press Secretary on President Donald J. Trump’s Upcoming Travel to Asia

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2017 Statement from the Press Secretary on President Donald J. Trump’s Upcoming Travel to Asia As was announced on September 29, 2017, President Donald J. Trump will travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Hawaii, from November …

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Remarks by the Vice President at ASEAN Secretariat

The White House Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release April 20, 2017 ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta, Indonesia THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  This is my first visit to the Asia Pacific as Vice President of the United States, and I bring greetings from the President of the United States, President Donald Trump. And it …

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