The US Ambassador to the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Yohannes Abraham. (Picture: ANTARA)Jakarta (VNA) – The US Ambassador to the
Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Yohannes Abraham mentioned the US
helps the bloc’s efforts to protect the worldwide rules-based order in
the Indo-Pacific.
Throughout an interview with ANTARA on Could 26 in Jakarta,
the ambassador affirmed that the US-ASEAN partnership, which has been operating
for 45 years, relies on shared values and ideas, such because the
worldwide system of legal guidelines, agreements, and rules, in addition to the
safety of the sovereign rights of countries.
“We have been grateful to work with ASEAN to
promote, defend, and improve that rules-based worldwide system of legal guidelines,
agreements, and ideas. And we expect to find alternatives to do
so sooner or later,” he mentioned.
ASEAN develops relations, dialogue, cooperation, and
partnerships with international locations and sub-regional, regional, and worldwide
organisations and establishments. The US started participating in ASEAN as a dialogue
companion in 1977.
Southeast Asia is a vital and dynamic area,
Abraham mentioned. It has a central position in supporting the soundness of the
Indo-Pacific. Subsequently, he added that the US will at all times work with and thru
ASEAN to create a peaceable, prosperous, and steady area.
“It’s within the US’ nationwide curiosity to see ASEAN
affluent, see it impartial, resilient, and we need to work with ASEAN for
all of our shared advantages,” he mentioned./.
VNA