US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends an online conference with the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, restraining China, which is activating military activities in the South China Sea and other areas, and is sluggish due to the effects of the new corona virus. He announced his support for the recovery of the region's economy.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attended an online meeting with foreign ministers from 10 ASEAN countries on the 4th of Japan time.
According to the announcement by the U.S. Department of State, Secretary Blinken has announced support for ASEAN's unique Indo-Pacific initiative, which includes respect for international law, and China is activating military activities in the South China Sea and other areas. Was restrained.
He also announced support for the economic recovery of the region, which has been sluggish due to the effects of the new coronavirus.
He expressed deep concern about Myanmar, where the death toll continues to rise due to military crackdowns, and called on ASEAN countries to take united action to stop violence.
The U.S. Biden administration wants to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN and curb China's actions through the visit of Vice President Harris to Singapore and Vietnam scheduled this month following Secretary of Defense Austin's visit to Southeast Asia last month. It's an idea.