Derek Chollet @derekchollet

husband, father, dog owner, cornhusker. tweets = personal views. Washington, DC Joined August 2011

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State Department Spokesperson 2013-2025 @statedeptspox_a

a year ago

Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World

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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

2 years ago

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.

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Department of State @StateDept

2 years ago

Live now! @SecBlinken 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….

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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

2 years ago

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

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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

2 years ago

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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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

2 years ago

Congratulations to @SingaporeEmbDC 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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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

2 years ago

Great to see @MFAsg Foreign Minister @VivianBala again to discuss the strength of the U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership.

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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

2 years ago

No better way to start my trip to Singapore than to stop for dinner @ a hawker center.

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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

U.S. is committed to the Arctic and @ArcticCouncil, 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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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

Today @USTreasury 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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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

Happy to celebrate 190 years of U.S.-Thailand diplomatic relations with Deputy Prime Minister and @MFAThai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai. We discussed our partnership to tackle today’s most pressing challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

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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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

Thank you, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister @Menlu_RI, 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.

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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

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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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

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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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

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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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

Good meeting with Sinn Fein leaders @moneillsf and @MaryLouMcDonald. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland.

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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

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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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

Great meeting with FM @Bujar_O, reinforcing our support for North Macedonia as OSCE Chair-in-Office and for its EU aspirations.

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Counselor Michael Needham @CounselorDOS

3 years ago

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 @UN.