Derek Chollet
@CounselorDOS
Husband, father, dog owner, cornhusker, proudly serving @POTUS Biden and @SecBlinken as Counselor of the Department of State.
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https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/secretary-of-state/counselor-of-the-department/ 13-10-2021 19:25:52
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Productive conversation with Khalifa Alharthy in Washington about the U.S. and Oman’s shared goal of de-escalation in the Middle East.
A pleasure to see my friend Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Kupiecki and the rest of the Polish delegation for our strategic dialogue. Together, we are deepening our bilateral relationship and working towards a more peaceful and prosperous world.🇺🇸🇵🇱
Encouraging discussion with National Unity Government Myanmar leaders across a wide range of issues on their efforts to foster a federal, representative democracy in Burma. state.gov/counselor-chol…
Great meeting today with Catalin Predoiu, Deputy Prime Minister of Romania. We discussed our growing security and energy cooperation and reaffirmed our commitment to support Ukraine.
I welcome the appointment of Julie Bishop, former Australian Foreign Minister, as the new UNSG Special Envoy on Myanmar. She has our fullest support as she takes on this critical role. Her extensive diplomatic experience will strengthen international efforts to resolve the…
Two years ago, Secretary Antony Blinken determined Burma’s military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against Rohingya. As we seek peace and reconciliation, we must bear witness to truth, hold those responsible to account, and deliver justice to the victims.
Excited to hear launch of USAID Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program for students from Burma, providing them higher education opportunities in Thailand, the region, and online through University of Arizona. The U.S. is committed to empowering Burma’s next generation of leaders.…
Had a productive meeting with MOFA of Japan Senior Deputy Minister Funakoshi and we look forward to welcoming PM Kishida in April!
Productive discussion with UN Special Coordinator for Middle East Peace Tor Wennesland on efforts promote peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
Met with Zin Mar Aung to discuss crisis in Burma as we mark three years since the military coup. Welcome the NUG’s coordination with key stakeholders, including recent joint statement with EROs. Key moment to support shared vision for achieving inclusive democracy in Burma.
Great meeting with Ministry of Defense delegation led by DG Eyal Zamir to reaffirm U.S. support for Israel and ensure October 7 can never happen again. We urged greater precision in IDF operations, increased humanitarian assistance, and more protections for civilians.
Thank you Karoline Edtstadler and @schneebauerp for #Austria 's 🇦🇹 ongoing partnership with the United States 🇺🇸, political support for #Ukraine , and leadership in the #WesternBalkans .