Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's Travel to the Republic of Korea and Burma
Press Statement
Mark C. Toner
Acting Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
November 23, 2011
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to the Republic of Korea and Burma, November 30 - December 2, 2011.
Secretary Clinton will travel to Busan, Republic of Korea November 30
to attend the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness. Secretary
Clinton’s participation reflects the United States' strong political
commitment to development as key pillar of global security, prosperity,
and democratic progress. The Busan Meeting represents a landmark
opportunity for world leaders to take stock of recent changes in the
development landscape and chart a new course for global cooperation. Her
visit also underscores the breadth and depth of the U.S.-ROK
partnership.
Secretary Clinton will then travel to Nay Pyi Taw and Rangoon, Burma, from November 30 - December 2.
This historic trip will mark the first visit to Burma by a U.S.
Secretary of State in over a half a century. Secretary Clinton will
underscore the U.S. commitment to a policy of principled engagement and
direct dialogue as part of our dual-track approach. She will register
support for reforms that we have witnessed in recent months and discuss
further reforms in key areas, as well as steps the U.S. can take to
reinforce progress. She will consult with a broad and diverse group of
civil society and ethnic minority leaders to gain their perspectives on
developments in the country. Counselor Cheryl Mills, Assistant
Secretary Kurt Campbell, Assistant Secretary Michael Posner, Special
Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma Derek Mitchell, and
Policy Planning Director Jake Sullivan will accompany her.
