The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, supports initiatives to improve inter-Korean relations towards establishing permanent peace in the Korean Peninsula.
“South Sudan’s leaders, neighbors, and regional and international partners must first focus on achieving peace in order to create the conditions needed to hold credible elections."
Iran’s leaders “are persistent in their efforts to exert their influence across the Middle East, and it is our intent, working with our allies in the region to push back on Iran’s expansionist efforts to destabilize areas," said Secretary Tillerson.
"All nations should take a strong public stance against North Korea by maintaining and strengthening U.N. sanctions to ensure North Korea will face consequences for its relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them."
As a world leader in clearing explosive hazards that threaten civilians, the United States is taking action to tackle these deadly devices in Iraq, Syria, Colombia, Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world.
“Whether it be assassination attempts, support of weapons of mass destruction, deploying destabilizing militias, Iran spends its treasure and time disrupting peace.”
The United States will continue to devote resources toward improving counterterrorism capabilities of key partner countries, while at the same time focusing long-term efforts on addressing the drivers of violent extremism.
“Lebanon is on the front lines in the fight against ISIS, Al Qaeda, and Hezbollah. The Lebanese people, of all faiths,” he said, “are working together to keep. . .their country safe and prosperous.”
"We [the UN] call upon [both] sides to refrain from any military action, and strongly urge them to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions and prevent further violence."
"Above all, we value the dignity of every human life, protect the rights of every person, and share the hope of every soul to live in freedom.”
“This is a critical milestone in the global fight against ISIS, and underscores the success of the international effort led by the Iraqi Security Forces," said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
“It is important that all stakeholders see youth as partners for peace rather than as the cause of conflict."
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