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U.S.-ROK Alliance – Expanding Bilateral Cooperation for 21st Century
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the Republic of Korea Minister for Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-yong reaffirmed the vital importance of the U.S.-ROK Alliance as the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity in Northeast Asia, in a free and open Indo-Pacific, and across the world. During their March 17 meeting, Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Chung agreed on the need to expand our bilateral coordination and regional and global engagement.
Bilateral Policy Dialogue
The United States and the ROK will initiate a Deputy Assistant Secretary/Director-General-level dialogue to discuss strategic issues in the bilateral relationship. This Department of State-Ministry of Foreign Affairs dialogue will expand diplomatic coordination on a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. Along with our ongoing Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific and the U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue, the U.S.-ROK Bil
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen and let me also begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we met this morning and my respects.
The COVAX Facility has started rolling out the first round of doses of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to Australia's Pacific and Southeast Asian.
Department of Defence
Issued by Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Acting Defence Minister
Joint media release: The Hon Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, Deputy Prime Minsiter, Minister of Internal Affairs, Republic of Vanuatu
Construction has commenced in Port Vila under the Cook and Tiroas Barracks Redevelopment project, a joint initiative of the Governments of Australia and Vanuatu.
The large-scale infrastructure partnership will deliver enhanced resilient facilities at Cook and Tiroas Barracks to support the Vanuatu Police Force’s growth and capability development.
Upgrades at Cook Barracks will include engineer and vehicle workshops, accommodation and training facilities, essential services and a medical centre.