Harris tells ASEAN leaders US committed ‘for generations’

US rolls out the red carpet for Southeast Asian leaders amid increasing rivalry in the Asia Pacific.

Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday that the United States was committed to Southeast Asia for the long haul as the region’s leaders held a first summit in Washington. These are the remarks by Vice President Harris at a working lunch at US ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) special summit

President Joe Biden on Friday announced he’s nominating one of his top national security aides as ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, aiming to underscore his administration’s commitment to the Pacific region.

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