Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Finnish Foreign Minister Timo Soini


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC
November 16, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today in Washington, DC with Finnish Foreign Minister Timo Soini. The two exchanged views on the challenges Russia poses to U.S. and European security, security in the Baltic Sea region, and the importance of continued security and defense cooperation between the United States and Finland.






Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Republic of Korea Unification Minister Cho


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC
November 16, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with ROK Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon on November 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. They affirmed their commitment to close coordination during ongoing efforts to achieve the final, fully verified denuclearization of the DPRK as agreed to by Chairman Kim. Both sides also discussed ways to deepen coordination so that inter-Korean cooperation and progress on U.S.-DPRK negotiations toward denuclearization remain aligned.






Press Releases: On the Release of an American Citizen from North Korea 


Press Statement

Michael R. Pompeo

Secretary of State

Washington, DC
November 16, 2018


The United States appreciates the cooperation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the embassy of Sweden in facilitating the release of an American citizen. The United States is grateful for the sustained support of Sweden, our protecting power in North Korea, for its advocacy on behalf of American citizens. The safety and well-being of Americans remains one of the highest priorities of the Trump Administration.






Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Sullivan’s Meeting With Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC
November 16, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: ‎

On November 15, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn on the margins of the East Asia Summit in Singapore. The two officials exchanged views on the state of the U.S.-Cambodia relationship and discussed the U.S. vision for a free and open Indo Pacific. The Deputy Secretary urged the government of Cambodia to take tangible actions to promote national reconciliation, including freeing political prisoners, ending the ban on the political opposition, and allowing civil society and media to operate freely.






Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo’s Call With Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah


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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC
November 16, 2018


The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Oman’s longtime friendship and strategic partnership with the United States, as well as Oman’s engagement on the region’s most challenging issues. On Yemen, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister agreed on the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister reaffirmed the importance of all parties working toward a political agreement to end the conflict and bring peace, prosperity, and security to Yemen.