Statement by Acting Press Secretary Peter Boogaard on Secretary Napolitano’s Upcoming Visit to Alaska, Russia and the Republic Of Korea

For Immediate Release
DHS Press Office
Contact: 202-282-8010

“On July 1^st to July 6^th, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will travel to Alaska, Russia and the Republic of Korea, advancing strategic Homeland Security priorities and meeting with our international partners.

On July 1^st, Secretary Napolitano will travel to Anchorage, Alaska to meet with Department of Homeland Security personnel stationed in the region. While in Alaska, the Secretary will be briefed on a number of issues that the Department, including the U.S. Coast Guard, are focusing on in the region and thank the personnel for their service.

On July 3^rd to July 4^th, Secretary Napolitano, joined by Department of the Treasury’s Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Daniel Glaser, will lead the U.S. delegation to Vladivostok, Russia where they will participate in the 4^th Annual International Conference on Security Matters hosted by the Russian Security Council. During the conference, Secretary Napolitano will discuss a range of issues, including efforts to secure and enhance aviation security.

On July 4^th to July 6^th, Secretary Napolitano will travel to Seoul, Republic of Korea to meet with senior Korean officials to discuss supply chain security, and participate in a naturalization ceremony for U.S. service members stationed abroad."

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