A Joint Vision Statement by the US and ASEAN declared an ambitious agenda of objectives covering the fight on COVID to “preserving peace”
THE White House has released a Joint Vision Statement on 13th May 2022 that details an ambitious agenda that stresses on adherence to international laws, treaties and cooperation agreements and the need to create a peaceful environment in the world.
The Summit celebrates the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue relations that culminates in the establishment of the ASEAN-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at the 19th ASEAN-US Summit in November 2022.
The main highlights of the statement declared that the US and the 10 members of ASEAN shall:
â— Fight the COVID-19 pandemic, building better health security and recovering together
â— Strengthen Economic Ties and Connectivity
â— Promote Maritime Cooperation
â— Enhance People-to-People Connectivity
â— Support Sub-regional Development
â— Leverage on Technologies and Promote Innovation
â— Address Climate Change
â— Preserve Peace and Build Trust
For the full text and explanation of the above goals of the Joint Visions Statement click
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