The United States is deeply troubled by the September 27, conviction and two-year prison sentence for Crimean Tatar leader Ilmi Umerov in Russian-occupied Crimea. He was convicted for his opposition to Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea and given a harsher sentence than the Russian occupation prosecutor requested. This compounds past injustices in the case, including his confinement for several weeks of punitive psychiatric treatment in 2016. We call on the Russian occupation authorities to immediately release Umerov and vacate his conviction. Crimea remains an integral part of Ukraine, and the United States remains steadfast in its support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

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On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I extend my warmest wishes to the Korean people during the Chuseok holiday this October 4.

Chuseok is a time when Koreans gather in observance of the harvest season to celebrate food, family, and the blessings of the year. Much like Thanksgiving in the United States, whether you are celebrating with friends or family, at home or abroad, this is a time of reflection and appreciation for our traditions and relationships.

The alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States remains strong, and the friendship between our peoples forms the bedrock of that alliance. We will continue to stand with the Republic of Korea in the face of regional challenges.

To all Koreans from all Americans, I wish you the best on this Chuseok holiday.

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On behalf of the Government of the United States, our best wishes to the people of Tuvalu as you celebrate the 39th anniversary of your nation’s independence on October 1.

The United States and Tuvalu enjoy a close friendship that enables us to work together based on our shared commitments to peace, democracy, and improved livelihoods in the Pacific. We value our cooperation in regional fora to address challenges, including protection of maritime resources and the environment. The United States looks forward to strengthening our partnership with Tuvalu over the coming year.

As a close friend and partner, the United States celebrates with Tuvalu on this special day.

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On behalf the United States, I would like to congratulate all of the Chinese people as you celebrate the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1.

Now more than ever, a strong, constructive relationship between the United States and China is important for the prosperity and stability of our two countries as well as the world.

We wish the people of China a joyous celebration, and peace and prosperity over the coming year.

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FOREIGN MINISTER WANG: (In Chinese.)

SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, thank you very much, Mr. Foreign Minister, and thank you for accommodating the changing schedule, and my apologies for the trouble. But it is an indication of, I think, the importance that we both place on this relationship, and I appreciate you receiving my delegation so we can have a further exchange on a number of issues important to both of us, but in particular to begin important work to prepare for the upcoming visit of President Trump to China, which he is looking forward to as well. And so, again, thank you for receiving us, and I hope these talks will be very fruitful for both of us. Thank you.

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