Derek Chollet (@derekchollet) 's Twitter Profile
Derek Chollet

@derekchollet

Counselor of U.S. Dept of State, husband, father, dog owner, cornhusker. tweets = personal views.

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calendar_today09-08-2011 02:30:31

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The #USBDPartnershipbenefits our peoples and the region. To that end, discussed with 🇧🇩’s Foreign Minister @AKAbdulMomenour cooperation on Rohingya issues, the climate crisis, economic security, and at United Nations.

The #USBDPartnershipbenefits our peoples and the region. To that end, discussed with 🇧🇩’s Foreign Minister @AKAbdulMomenour cooperation on Rohingya issues, the climate crisis, economic security, and at <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a>.
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Had a productive meeting with Bahraini NSA Sheikh Nasser yesterday.  I thanked him for Bahrain’s steadfast commitment to the Negev Forum’s efforts to deepen regional cooperation and integration, and we discussed shared regional and international priorities.

Had a productive meeting with Bahraini NSA Sheikh Nasser yesterday.  I thanked him for Bahrain’s steadfast commitment to the Negev Forum’s efforts to deepen regional cooperation and integration, and we discussed shared regional and international priorities.
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Happy to welcome DUP Leader @J_Donaldson_MP to Washington. We discussed opportunities to build on peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland.

Happy to welcome DUP Leader @J_Donaldson_MP to Washington. We discussed opportunities to build on peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland.
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I will be in Jakarta and Bangkok March 20-24 to engage with key stakeholders on bilateral and regional issues and strengthen coordination efforts, including addressing the crisis in Burma. state.gov/counselor-chol…

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I’m in Southeast Asia this week to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to collaborating with ASEAN and promoting accountability for the Myanmar military regime’s ongoing human rights abuses. We have accomplished a lot together, and we still have work to do. fulcrum.sg/partnering-wit…

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Thank you, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Menteri Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia, for meeting me yesterday. I welcomed hearing more on Indonesia’s objectives as ASEAN chair this year, as well as discussing how we can further U.S. cooperation with Indonesia to address the worsening crisis in Burma.

Thank you, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister <a href="/Menlu_RI/">Menteri Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia</a>, for meeting me yesterday. I welcomed hearing more on Indonesia’s objectives as <a href="/ASEAN/">ASEAN</a> chair this year, as well as discussing how we can further U.S. cooperation with Indonesia to address the worsening crisis in Burma.
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Enjoyed speaking with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.  We look forward to continued collaboration with Indonesia following the launch of the groundbreaking new Just Energy Transition Partnership.

Enjoyed speaking with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.  We look forward to continued collaboration with Indonesia following the launch of the groundbreaking new Just Energy Transition Partnership.
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Happy to celebrate 190 years of U.S.-Thailand diplomatic relations with Deputy Prime Minister and กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai. We discussed our partnership to tackle today’s most pressing challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Happy to celebrate 190 years of U.S.-Thailand diplomatic relations with Deputy Prime Minister and <a href="/MFAThai/">กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand</a> Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai. We discussed our partnership to tackle today’s most pressing challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Today Treasury Department designated eight targets linked to the defense sector of Burma’s economy and issued a Sanctions Alert on Burma jet fuel. The U.S. remains committed to denying the regime the means to continue its violence & egregious atrocities. state.gov/united-states-…

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U.S. is committed to the Arctic and Arctic Council, while Russia violates principles underpinning Arctic cooperation. We look forward to enhancing critical work on climate, security, and economic prosperity with Arctic – including Indigenous – partners. no.usembassy.gov/op-ed-americas…

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Congratulations to Singapore Embassy in the United States Ambassador Mirpuri as he wraps up his tenure as Singapore’s Ambassador to the United States. Thank you, Ambassador, for your friendship and all you have done to promote the U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership over the past 11 years!

Congratulations to <a href="/SingaporeEmbDC/">Singapore Embassy in the United States</a> Ambassador Mirpuri as he wraps up his tenure as Singapore’s Ambassador to the United States. Thank you, Ambassador, for your friendship and all you have done to promote the U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership over the past 11 years!
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I look forward to traveling to Sweden to participate in the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm to discuss a range of issues, including support for stronger European connections with the Indo-Pacific. state.gov/counselor-chol…

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Successful trip to Stockholm discussing the importance of a free and open, prosperous, secure, connected, and resilient Indo-Pacific. Thank you to Tobias Billström and @josepborrellf for hosting.

Successful trip to Stockholm discussing the importance of a free and open, prosperous, secure, connected, and resilient Indo-Pacific. Thank you to <a href="/TobiasBillstrom/">Tobias Billström</a> and @josepborrellf for hosting.
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Live now! Secretary Antony Blinken delivers a speech in Helsinki, Finland on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, and our continued efforts to support Ukraine in pursuit of a just and lasting peace. Also streaming on YouTube at: youtube.com/live/6irKcmc0Y…. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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With @secblinken in Houston, enjoyed catching up with my first boss in Washington, the great James A. Baker III. I owe so much to him, and everyday think of his example of steady, firm and decisive American leadership.

With @secblinken in Houston, enjoyed catching up with my first boss in Washington, the great James A. Baker III. I owe so much to him, and everyday think of his example of steady, firm and decisive American leadership.