NEW : Clinton discusses Iran , Iraq and missile defense with Russia 's Vladimir Putin . Congress may vote on lifting a Cold War - era trade ban this month , Clinton says . She became the first U.S. secretary of state Thursday to visit East Timor since the developing Southeast Asian nation gained full independence from Indonesia 10 years ago , meeting with President Taur Matan Ruak and Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao . The Bush - Vanik amendment was passed in 1974 as a way to protect Russia . Clinton is in Vladivostok for the APEC Economic Leaders ' Meeting .
NEW : Clinton discusses Iran , Iraq and missile defense with Russia 's Vladimir Putin . Congress may vote on lifting a Cold War - era trade ban this month , Clinton says . The Bush - Vanik amendment was passed in 1974 as a way to protect Russia . Clinton is in Vladivostok for the APEC Economic Leaders ' Meeting .