Secretary Clinton: Travel to Europe and Asia: November 8-19, 2009

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton travels to Europe and Asia November 8-19, 2009.

In Berlin from November 8-9, she represents the United States at the 20th anniversary celebration of the fall of the Berlin Wall and also meets with senior German officials.

Secretary Clinton continues on to Singapore, November 10-12, for meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. While there, she attends the APEC Ministerial Meetings and holds bilateral meetings with her counterparts from the region.

In Manila from November 12-13, the Secretary holds consultations with senior Filipino officials, highlighting the U.S.-Philippines treaty alliance.

Returning to Singapore, the Secretary joins President Obama for the APEC Leaders' Meeting. On November 16-17, Secretary Clinton travels to China following the Presidents's schedule. In Shanghai, the Secretary visits the USA Pavilion at Shanghai Expo.

Secretary Clinton travels to Afghanistan to attend President Karzai’s November 19 inauguration ceremony, meet with Afghanistan’s leadership, international partners and allies, U.S. troops, staff in Provincial Reconstruction Teams, and Embassy staff. This is the Secretary's fourth trip to Afghanistan, first as Secretary of State.