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4 months

“The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy expresses profound appreciation for Daniel P. Erikson’s exemplary service as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs.”

Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Ms. Sasha Baker Announces

The Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker announced a western hemisphere policy leadership transition.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Thanks to Ambassador @MilenaMayorga for a productive conversation on the US- #ElSalvador defense and security agenda. A strong, democratic and secure Central America is in all of our interests.

Milena Mayorga

@MilenaMayorga

3 years

En mi encuentro con Daniel Erikson, Subsecretario de Defensa Adjunto del Dep. de Defensa/ @DeptofDefense , compartimos los avances del #PlanControlTerritorial , los $50 millones de incautaciones de drogas con el apoyo de EEUU. 🧵…

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Buena discusion sobre temas de democracia, defensa, y prosperidad con @nayibbukele en #ElSalvador .

Jefe de Misión de la Embajada de EE.UU. en E.S.

@USAmbSV

3 years

Amplia conversación con el Presidente @nayibbukele y @CancillerAleHT sobre la importancia de nuestra relación bilateral. Resaltamos su manejo exitoso de la pandemia y hablamos de la importancia de la democracia y la seguridad jurídica, así como los pasos que podemos dar juntos.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Gracias @MilenaMayorga para organizar esta discusion muy productiva sobre temas de seguridad y defensa en las Americas.

Milena Mayorga

@MilenaMayorga

2 years

Realizamos un encuentro junto al Subsecretario de Defensa, Daniel Erikson, y los distinguidos embajadores de España, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Brasil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Panamá y República Dominicana.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

8 months

I was pleased to host a high-level delegation from #Honduras led by Foreign Minister @EnriqueReinaHN , Presidential Advisor @HectorZelaya , and Ambassador @JavierEBS for bilateral discussions at the Pentagon.

DoD Policy

@DOD_Policy

8 months

DASD Daniel Erikson hosted a senior delegation from Honduras led by Foreign Minister Enrique Reina and Presidential Advisor Hector Zelaya to discuss the importance of democratic governance and our shared commitment to a strong U.S.-Honduras defense partnership. 🇺🇸🇭🇳

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

We had a productive visit by @Southcom with the new Honduran Administration of @XiomaraCastroZ including the defense dialogue with @JoseMZelayaR . The security and prosperity of #CentralAmerica is vital to U.S. interests.

U.S. Southern Command

@Southcom

2 years

The United States & Honduras share a longstanding security partnership. Today in Tegucigalpa, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson met with President Xiomara Castro to address issues of mutual interest & discuss continued security cooperation. @XiomaraCastroZ @usembassyhn

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

U.S. 4th Fleet Announces USNS Comfort Deployment, with planning underway to visit the #DominicanRepublic , #Guatemala , #Haiti , and #Honduras to provide medical care to partner nations as part of mission #ContinuingPromise .

U.S. 4th Fleet Announces USNS Comfort Deployment

The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations this fall as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Continuing

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

A great conversation with #Paraguay , an important U.S. defense and security partner.

Embassy of Paraguay in the USA 🇵🇾🇺🇸

@PARAGUAYinUSA

2 years

This morning, Ambassador Dos Santos and his team welcomed the U.S. Department of Defense’s Deputy Asst. Secretary for WHA to the Embassy. Thank you DAS @DanPErikson for the productive meeting and dialogue! 🇵🇾🤝🇺🇸

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

The importance of the U.S.- #Canada defense relationship was reaffirmed today at the 239th meeting of the U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense, with a focus on the need to deepen collaboration on areas of mutual defense and security interest.

North American Aerospace Defense Command

@NORADCommand

3 years

U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense Discusses Defense Priorities, NORAD Modernization

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Great for homeland security and the hemisphere to see #Canada , #Mexico , and #LatinAmerica prioritized by the Biden Administration for global vaccine distribution.

Department of State

@StateDept

3 years

. @POTUS on sharing vaccine supply: “Nearly 19 million will be shared through COVAX, including approximately 6 million doses for Latin America & the Caribbean, approximately 7 million for South & Southeast Asia, & approximately 5 million for Africa.” More: .

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

“The United States remains a close and enduring friend to the people of Haiti, and we will be there in the aftermath of this tragedy.” — @POTUS , August 14, 2021

President Biden

@POTUS

3 years

My full statement:

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

I was pleased to co-chair this productive round of US- #Brazil defense talks.

Readout of the 4th Annual U.S.-Brazil Strategic Defense Talks

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Mr. Daniel Erikson, co-chaired the 4th annual U.S.-Brazil Strategic Defense Talks with Brazilian Joint Staff Deputy Chief of

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Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

3 years

DASD Daniel Erikson co-chaired the annual U.S.-Brazil Strategic Defense Talks, Dec. 14-15, with Brazilian MG Himario Brandão Trinas to discuss global and regional defense cooperation premised on respect for democracy and human rights.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

The 1 million doses of Pfizer vaccine that @UnderSecStateP announced during our trip to #Paraguay last week are on their way. Also, US sending vaccines to #Guatemala and #Bolivia .

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

I was pleased to co-chair this important set of discussions with Secretary @FranCafiero of #Argentina @DeptofDefense

DoD Policy

@DOD_Policy

3 years

DASD Daniel Erikson co-chaired the U.S. – Argentina Bilateral Working Group with Argentina’s Secretary of International Affairs for Defense Francisco Cafiero to advance defense priorities and to explore future areas of cooperation. 🇺🇸🇦🇷

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

It was an honor to join U.S. and Latin American military and defense leaders, representatives from NGOs and civil society, and human rights experts to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the @Southcom Human Rights Initiative. #SOUTHCOM #HumanRights

U.S. Southern Command

@Southcom

2 years

Today, #SOUTHCOM marks the 25th anniversary of the Human Rights Initiative in Latin America & the Caribbean! We’re hosting senior U.S. leaders, partner nation leaders & civil society to celebrate 25 years of accomplishments & reaffirm commitment to prioritize #HumanRights . #HRI25

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

EEUU celebró la realización de un encuentro con los ministros de Defensa de la región @infobae

EEUU celebró la realización de un encuentro con los ministros de Defensa de la región

El funcionario norteamericano del área, Lloyd Austin, participó en Brasil de la Conferencia de Ministros de Defensa de las Américas

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

In #Haiti ’s hour of need, the @DeptofDefense is committed to supporting earthquake recovery.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

@SecDef

3 years

The #USSArlington is en route to Haiti. She's carrying a fleet surgical team, 200 marines, two helicopters and a landing craft unit. A huge thanks to our @USMC Marines, our @USNavy sailors, and our @USCG Guardsmen for working together to support the recovery effort.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

I was honored to join @State_E , leaders from the US inter-agency and representatives from #Colombia , #CostaRica , #Ecuador , and #Panama to discuss maritime cooperation to protect the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor.

Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez

@State_E

2 years

Today #CMAR leaders came together to improve marine protection and combat #IUU fishing in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Thanks to @TheWilsonCenter @LATAMProg for hosting a dynamic discussion that moved these important maritime security and environmental goals forward. 🇺🇸🇨🇴🇵🇦🇪🇨🇨🇷

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

I greatly enjoyed the conversation on U.S.-Ecuador defense and security issues with Ambassador @ivonnebaki and the embassy team. #Ecuador is a key partner of the United States.

EmbajadaECUenUSA

@EmbajadaEcuUSA

3 years

Daniel Erikson y Brigadier General Bradford sostuvieron un encuentro con Embajadora @ivonnebaki para abordar temas cooperación en seguridad | @DefensaEc

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Fue un placer representar @DeptofDefense en este importante diálogo bilateral en #Paraguay .

Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

@mreparaguay

3 years

🇵🇾-🇺🇸 El Gobierno Nacional, a través del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, acoge con gran satisfacción la noticia de que el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos de América donará al pueblo paraguayo un millón de dosis de la vacuna Pfizer. ➡️

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Important support for @USAID ’s earthquake response in #Haiti .

Samantha Power

@PowerUSAID

3 years

LANDED: @DeptofDefense @Southcom helicopters are in #Haiti to support the @USAID -led earthquake response. Will be critical for quickly transporting more humanitarian aid, members of our disaster team & other responders to affected areas.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

#Chile is a key defense and security partner of the United States.

Secretary Antony Blinken

@SecBlinken

3 years

Chilean Foreign Minister @allamand and I spoke yesterday about how to broaden our partnership on climate and democracy in the region. I am eager to continue working with the Government of Chile, a leader in our hemisphere.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Greatly appreciated this important opportunity to deepen defense relations with #Colombia ’s @mindefensa on topics including building defense institutions, cyber, climate, security cooperation, human rights and more.

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

3 years

DASD Daniel Erikson co-chaired the U.S.- Colombia Defense Bilateral Working Group to discuss future areas of cooperation, including defense institution building, cyber, climate, and respect for human rights.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Productive conversations with #Panama , a great friend of the United States.

Nito Cortizo

@NitoCortizo

3 years

Con honor recibí a la viceministra para Asuntos Políticos de @StateDept Victoria Nuland, para conversar sobre la acciones conjuntas a beneficio del desarrollo de nuestras naciones y fortalecer los lazos de cooperación que mantenemos con el gobierno de Estados Unidos. 🇵🇦🇺🇸

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

⁦⁦ @DeptofDefense ⁩ hosts discussions on regional security, COVID-19 pandemic response, and mutual defense concerns with #Brazil ’s Special Secretary for Strategic Affairs of the Presidency of the Republic, Admiral Flávio Augusto Viana Rocha

Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Meet

Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl met with Brazilian Special Secretary for Strategic Affairs of the Presidency of the Republic, Admiral Flávio Augusto Viana Rocha, at the Pentagon.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

It was an honor to co-chair the 19th meeting of the U.S.-Chile Defense Consultative Committee. Great conversations on regional security, space and cyber with one of our closest partners in the hemisphere. @mindefchile

Embajada EE.UU. Chile

@EmbajadaEEUUcl

3 years

Esta semana el @DeptofDefense 🇺🇸organizó la 19a reunión del Comité Consultivo de Defensa de 🇺🇸🇨🇱 para avanzar en la sólida relación de defensa y profundizar las áreas prioritarias de cooperación como en la defensa de seguridad regional, cibernética y del espacio. @mindefchile

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

I was pleased to c-chair the 20th session of the U.S.-Argentina Bilateral Working Group.

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

2 years

DASD for Western Hemisphere Daniel P. Erikson and Argentina’s Secretary of International Affairs for Defense @FranCafiero co-chaired the 🇺🇸 🇦🇷 U.S.–Argentina Bilateral Working Group to advance defense priorities, including modernization, peacekeeping, cyber & regional cooperation

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

An exciting opportunity ⁦ @DeptofDefense ⁩ for a rising specialist in #LatinAmerica , Russia, or the Middle East. Deadline: June 17!

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

I appreciated this great conversation with U.S. partners and allies in the #Caribbean on shared defense and security challenges, including combating transnational crime, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and natural disaster response. My thanks to @CARICOMorg for the invite.

U.S. Embassy Guyana

@EmbassyGuyana

2 years

@DeptofDefense DASD Daniel Erikson met with @CARICOMorg 's Council of Ministers of National Security and Law Enforcement, chaired by Minister Dr. Horace Chang and hosted by Asst SecGen Dr. Douglas Slater, to discuss regional defense and security cooperation. #USCaribbeanRelations

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

I was honored to co-chair the 20th US- #Argentina Bilateral Working Group with Secretary ⁦ @FranCafiero ⁩ to advance discussions on science & tech, defense modernization, peacekeeping, cyber, #WPS , training, defense policy, and regional cooperation.

Readout of the U.S. – Argentina Bilateral Working Group

The deputy assistant secretary of defense for Western Hemisphere affairs co-chaired the U.S.-Argentina Bilateral Working Group in Buenos Aires.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

I was pleased to join Ambassador Luis Arreaga and ⁦ @AMB_DMcCarthy ⁩ for a discussion of security and defense issues in #LatinAmerica on Episode 75 of ⁦ @thegenandamb ⁩ podcast. ⁦ @AcadofDiplomacy ⁩

Podcast- General and the Ambassador

generalambassadorpodcast.org

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Deepest condolences to the family of Ambassador Richard Bernal and the people of his beloved Jamaica. He was a strong proponent of stronger relations between the United States, Jamaica, and the wider Caribbean.

Andrew Holness

@AndrewHolnessJM

2 years

I am deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Ambassador Richard Bernal. Ambassador Bernal gave committed service to his beloved country, Jamaica, and to elevating our status and relations with bilateral and hemispheric partners.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

The 15th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas wrap-up video. #CDMA

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

2 years

. @SecDef Austin attended the 15th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas #CDMA . The DASD for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Daniel Erikson, provides an update on his speech, meetings, and this important trip's outcomes.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Delighted to see @DeptofDefense highlight the strength of U.S. defense & security ties with the #Caribbean .

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

2 years

See the DoD Caribbean Engagement Fact Sheet: #Caribbean @Southcom #Barbados #EnduringPromise @WHAAsstSecty @USEmbassyBtown

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

6 months

I was pleased to address the Space Conference of the Americas on advancing hemispheric space cooperation and establishing norms for responsible behavior in space. Congratulations to @Southcom @US_SpaceCom & @USNorthernCmd for hosting this important event.

U.S. Southern Command

@Southcom

6 months

#Space Partnerships: @DeptofDefense & U.S. space leaders are meeting with reps from 11 Western Hemisphere nations for the Space Conference of the Americas in Miami to discuss advancing regional space partnerships to ensure the responsible use of space. @USNorthernCmd @US_SpaceCom

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

@SecDef launches new round of discussions with hemispheric partners #CDMA

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Excited to see the confirmation of the Biden Administration’s ambassador to #Canada , an important friend and NATO ally of the United States.

Senate Cloakroom

@SenateCloakroom

3 years

Confirmed by voice vote: Executive Calendar #453 David L. Cohen to be Ambassador of the United States to Canada.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

“In Central and South America and the Caribbean… @DeptofDefense posture will continue to support U.S. Government efforts on the range of transnational challenges and partnership activities in the region.”

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

@SecDef

3 years

Today, we're releasing the results of our Global Posture Review. The GPR will help strengthen posture decision-making processes, improve our global response capability, and inform the draft of the next National Defense Strategy. More details here:

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Great conversation with the team of @Pwoteksyonsivil in #Haiti to discuss lessons learned and how to strengthen cooperation to manage crisis response and natural disasters.

Jerry Chandler

@tidocchandler

2 years

March 10th 2022: DASD @danperikson visited @Pwoteksyonsivil ! We had very productive conversations regarding the ongoing support between 🇺🇸 and 🇭🇹 for Disaster Management. Grateful for the renewed commitment to assist us in strengthening #Haiti ‘s Disaster Management System.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

The US & #Canada : stronger together! Joint Statement on U.S.-Canada Consultation on Strategic Documents

Joint Statement on U.S.-Canada Consultation on Strategic Documents

The Department of Defense of the United States of America and the Canadian Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces recognize the value of strategic dialogue between the United States

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Last week the U.S. @DeptofDefense and #Mexico held constructive talks to deepen defense cooperation to address regional and transnational challenges.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

The #DominicanRepublic is an important partner of the United States and we have a valuable dialogue on defense and security issues with @MDefensaRD .

EmbajadaUSAenRD

@EmbajadaUSAenRD

2 years

El subsecretario adjunto de Defensa de los EE.UU. para Asuntos del Hemisferio Occidental, Daniel P. Erikson, visitó la Rep. Dom. del 6 al 9 de marzo, donde se reunió con autoridades de seguridad, gubernamentales y políticas. (1/2)

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

During their meeting at #CDMA , ⁦ @SecDef and ⁦ @Mayafernandeza ⁩ ⁩discussed the U.S.- #Chile defense relationship and strengthening bilateral cooperation in Women, Peace, and Security, support for Central America, and science, technology & space.

Readout of Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Chilean Minist

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with the Chilean Minister of National Defense, Maya Fernandez, during the 15th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Excelente conversacion con nuestros socios del Caribe.

Embajada Dominicana en Estados Unidos

@DREmbassy

2 years

La ministra consejera @alejandrahglz , junto a jefes de misión y representantes de las embajadas del Caribe, representó a @soniaguzmank en un encuentro en el Pentágono con el Subsecretario Adjunto de Defensa del @DeptofDefense , Dan Erikson, para discutir temas de seguridad.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Statement by President ⁦ @JoeBiden on the tragic events in Haiti⁩: “We are shocked and saddened…The United States offers condolences to the people of Haiti, and we stand ready to assist as we continue to work for a safe and secure #Haiti .”

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

On July 27, ⁦ @SecDef ⁩ met with the defense minister of #Ecuador to discuss their mutual commitment to the U.S.- Ecuador defense relationship, bilateral cooperation, improving readiness to address regional threats & strengthening defense institutions.

Readout of Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Ecuadorian Min

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Ecuador's Minister of Defense, General Luis Eduardo Lara Jaramillo, at the 15th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

#Jamaica is a key defense partner of the U.S. in the #Caribbean .

US Embassy Jamaica

@USEmbassyJA

3 years

While at the @Southcom Change of Command Ceremony, Jamaican Minister of National Security @HoraceChangJM met with U.S. Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin III to discuss the U.S.-Jamaica defense relationship. We look forward to Jamaica’s increasing contributions to regional security.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

1 year

I was honored to co-chair the 4th meeting of the United States - #Uruguay Bilateral Working Group at the @DeptofDefense .

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

1 year

DASD @danperikson co-chaired the 4th 🇺🇸 U.S. – 🇺🇾 Uruguay Bilateral Working Group with Minister of Defense @JavierGarcia_Uy at the Pentagon to advance defense priorities including peacekeeping, Women, Peace, and Security, and defense modernization plans.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Great meeting with #Colombia to strengthen bilateral defense ties with the @DeptofDefense ’s newest Major Non-NATO Ally.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

@SecDef

2 years

I was pleased to host Minister @diego_molano here today and extend my congratulations on Colombia’s designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally. We discussed how our partnership can advance regional and global security while upholding high standards for transparency and human rights.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Congratulations to #Canada for the decision to select the F-35 platform as its next future fighter aircraft, thereby enabling seamless cooperation among allies.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

@SecDef

2 years

Yesterday, I spoke with Minister @AnitaAnandMP about the announcement that Canada selected the F-35 platform as its next future fighter. The U.S. welcomes Canada’s decision to choose a platform that will ensure seamless operability with the U.S. and other allies.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

⁦⁦ @SecDef ⁩ Meets Prime Minister Trudeau at Joint U.S.- #Canada Command — the first time a Canadian prime minister has visited the binational ⁦ @NORADCommand ⁩ since December 1977.

Austin Meets Prime Minister Trudeau at Joint U.S.-Canada Command

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canadian Minister of National Defense Anita Anand at the command that symbolizes the close bond between the

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

⁦ @SecDef ⁩ and ⁦ @AnitaAnandMP ⁩ spoke by phone to discuss support to the NATO alliance and the provision of #Canada ’s security assistance to Ukraine.

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and his Canadian counterpart spoke by phone to discuss support to the NATO alliance and the provision of Canada's security assistance to Ukraine.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Readout of ⁦ @SecDef ⁩ Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Minister of National Defense Diego Molano of #Colombia ⁦ @DeptofDefense ⁩

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Col

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Colombian Minister of National Defense Diego Molano on the sidelines of the U.S. Southern Command change of command ceremony.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

In his meeting with Brazilian Minister of Defense Paulo Sérgio Nogueira, ⁦ @SecDef ⁩ noted that the U.S. and #Brazil share deep democratic traditions, expressed confidence in the strength of Brazil's democracy, and thanked Brazil for hosting #CDMA .

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Bra

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with the Brazilian Minister of Defense, Paulo Sérgio Nogueira de Oliveira, at the 15th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

1 year

It was an honor to address the Central America Security Conference in Costa Rica. #CENTSEC23

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

1 year

DASD Daniel Erikson addressed senior defense leaders at the Central America Security Conference #CENTSEC23 hosted by @Southcom and Costa Rica 🇺🇸 🇨🇷 to advance regional partnerships on cyber, environmental security, and human rights.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

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The United States-Canada relationship is stronger than ever.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

@SecDef

2 years

It was a pleasure to welcome @AnitaAnandMP to the Pentagon yesterday. Canada is more than just a trusted neighbor; it is an invaluable friend & ally. I commend the job Canada has done to help Ukraine get the assistance it needs to defend itself from Russia's unprovoked invasion.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Congratulations General Langley @USAfricaCommand !

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

2 years

. @SecDef : General Langley, you have made your family proud every day. But I don’t believe they’ve ever been prouder than they were a few days ago—when you became the first African-American four-star general in the history of the Marine Corps.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet with Rep. @NormaJTorres and discuss our security and defense initiatives in #CentralAmerica .

Rep. Norma Torres

@NormaJTorres

3 years

Had a great meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs Daniel Erikson today to discuss bolstering regional security and express my concerns that our aid not be used against the people or to undermine our interests.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

Great conversation with @FLlorK on defense and security cooperation between the United States and #CostaRica .

Embassy of Costa Rica in the United States 🇨🇷

@CR_embassy

3 years

Ambassador Dr. Fernando Llorca Castro had a phone conversation with Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Western Hemisphere @danperikson , about the multiple challenges including national security, climate change, corruption, and organized crime.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

3 years

The US and #Canada commit to modernize, improve, and better integrate the capabilities required for ⁦ @NORADCommand ⁩ to maintain persistent awareness and understanding of potential threats to North America in the aerospace and maritime domains.

Joint Statement on NORAD Modernization

The Secretary of Defense of the United States, Lloyd James Austin III, and the Minister of National Defense of Canada, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, approve this Joint Statement to guide cooperation

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

1 year

I was pleased to co-chair the U.S.-Guatemala Defense Bilateral Working Group, an established defense diplomacy dialogue that guides the U.S.– #Guatemala defense relationship and our security cooperation.

Readout of the 6th U.S.-Guatemala Defense Bilateral Working Group

Daniel Erikson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for policy, Western Hemisphere affairs, co-chaired the 6th annual U.S.–Guatemala Defense Bilateral Working Group with Guatemalan Defense Minister

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

I was honored to join @State_E , leaders from the US inter-agency and representatives from #Colombia , #CostaRica , #Ecuador , and #Panama to discuss maritime cooperation to protect the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

The U.S. and #Honduras are working together to strengthen the bilateral defense relationship and combat shared transnational threats.

Readout of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Daniel P. Erikson’s M

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs Daniel P. Erikson hosted a senior delegation from Honduras for bilateral meetings at the Pentagon.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Great climate roundtable with @DeptofDefense experts and key partners from the #Caribbean .

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

2 years

DASD Daniel Erikson hosted Caribbean Ambassadors at the Pentagon for a roundtable discussion with Chief Sustainability Officer Joe Bryan and senior DOD officials to discuss combined efforts to address the impacts of climate and environmental change.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

I was delighted to co-chair the 20th meeting of the U.S.- #Chile Defense Consultative Committee this week in Santiago.

Department of Defense 🇺🇸

@DeptofDefense

2 years

DASD Daniel Erikson and Chile’s Under Secretary of Defense Gabriel Gaspar co-chaired the 20th U.S.–Chile Defense Consultative Committee in Santiago, Chile, to advance bilateral defense cooperation in regional security, cyber, space, and Women, Peace, and Security.

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Embajada EU en Mex

@USEmbassyMEX

2 years

El Subse. de Defensa para el hemisferio occidental Daniel Erikson recibió delegación de @SEDENAmx y @SEMAR_mx en el Pentágono para el 11vo Grupo de Trabajo Bilateral de Defensa 🇲🇽🇺🇸 y dialogar sobre una cooperación más profunda en retos y oportunidades en la #SseguridadCompartida

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

⁦ @SecDef ⁩ Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Colombian Minister of National Defense ⁦ @Ivan_Velasquez_ ⁩ for a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon to underscore the strong U.S.- #Colombia defense relationship.

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Col

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Colombian Minister of National Defense Iván Velásquez for a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon to underscore the strong U.S.-Colombia defense

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Readout of the Department of Defense Climate Change Roundtable With Caribbean Ambassadors.

Readout of the Department of Defense Climate Change Roundtable With Ca

The deputy assistant secretary of defense for Western Hemisphere affairs hosted a roundtable with Caribbean ambassadors and senior Department of Defense officials regarding efforts to address the

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Readout of the 10th #Caribbean -United States Security Cooperation Dialogue, which focused on strategic level security issues including combatting transnational organized crime, preventing youth violence, and cyber security. A productive discussion!

Readout of the 10th Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialo

Daniel Erikson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for policy, Western Hemisphere affairs, represented the Department of Defense at the 10th Caribbean-U.S. Security Cooperation Dialogue.

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

United States Delegation to 240th Meeting of the U.S.- #Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Af

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs Melissa G. Dalton will depart for a trip to Ottawa, Canada, to co-chair the 240th meeting of the U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

Very productive 240th Meeting of the U.S. – #Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense. High-level discussions on ⁦ @NORADCommand ⁩ modernization, climate change, the Arctic, global and hemispheric security issues, and deeper defense cooperation.

Readout of the 240th Meeting of the U.S. – Canada Permanent Joint Boar

The Permanent Joint Board on Defense is a critical forum for U.S.-Canada bilateral defense cooperation, which brings together key leaders to discuss bilateral defense issues and overall defense

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Daniel Erikson

@danperikson

2 years

JOB ALERT: Great opportunity for faculty positions focused on Latin American security issues @WJPerryCenter !

Paul J. Angelo

@pol_ange

2 years

Join our team! @WJPerryCenter is hiring for academic faculty positions. Experts in civ-mil rels, cyber, maritime security, climate, rule of law, defense oversight, and related areas will be highly competitive. For more details, please see posting or DM me.

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