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I believe a relationship with a country is simply bound to the interests of two countries and not by personal issues.

It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable.

Diplomacy, n. is the art of letting somebody else have your way.

In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.

Diplomacy is more than saying or doing the right things at the right time, it is avoiding saying or doing the wrong things at any time.

In Asia, it's customary to get together with your entire extended family on a regular basis, and it's all rife with politics.

I believe mutual respect for one another and cooperation should be the basis for relationships with foreign nations.

Diplomacy is fundamentally working with people, bringing people together to deal with difficult issues.

I'm not always the most diplomatic person.

If I want to experience the life of an ordinary person, I cannot do it in Asia.