US committed to Asean centrality; looks to broaden partnership
Singapore
THE US remains committed to Asean centrality under America's Indo-Pacific strategy, and looks forward to broadening and deepening its strategic partnership with the region, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in his first meeting with his Asean counterparts on Friday.
He noted that US President Donald Trump attended Asean-led summits in Manila last November, and Vice-President Mike Pence had also travelled to the region.
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