World

US affirms support for ASEAN centrality

US Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Yohannes Abraham has highlighted the US Government's commitment to ASEAN centrality.
US affirms support for ASEAN centrality ảnh 1US Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham (Photo: ASEAN)
Jakarta (VNA) - US Ambassador to theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Yohannes Abraham has highlighted theUS Government's commitment to ASEAN centrality.

ASEAN centrality is at the core of the US President's strategyfor the Indo-Pacific, the diplomat stated in his recent interview with Indonesia’sAntara news agency.

Abraham made this statement in response to questions on USPresident Joe Biden's absence at the 43rd ASEAN Summit slated for September 5-7in Jakarta.

Despite Biden's non-attendance at the 43rd ASEAN Summit, heaffirmed that the US Government remains committed to supporting ASEANcentrality.

This was evident from the special summit that the Presidentheld in Washington DC and his visit to Cambodia and Indonesia last year.

Meanwhile, for Vice President Kamala Harris, this trip willbe her third to the region, and Indonesia will be the fifth ASEAN memberstate she has visited./.
VNA
#US Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham #ASEAN #US #ASEAN centrality #Vietnam #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

US highlights role of ASEAN SMEs

US highlights role of ASEAN SMEs

US Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Yohannes Abraham has said that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are integral to the economic growth of the region.

See more

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo: PPA)

Philippine President revamps cabinet

President Marcos on March 22 called on all cabinet members to submit their resignations, paving the way for a "major government reset" aimed at better meeting public expectations following disappointing results in the recent midterm elections.

Senior officials from ASEAN member states convenes their first formal meeting within the framework of the 46th ASEAN Summit and related events on May 23. (Photo: asean.org)

Malaysia welcomes delegates to 46th ASEAN Summit

Speaking ahead of the event, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the summit would focus on enhancing intra-ASEAN cooperation, boosting regional economic interests, and promoting investment initiatives.

A street in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Indonesia acts to curb air pollution in Jakarta

According to the State of Global Air 2023 report, Indonesia ranks among the world's top 10 countries with the highest exposure to PM2.5 particles, with annual averages exceeding 30 micrograms per cu.m while the World Health Organidation recommends a threshold of 5 micrograms per cu.m.