ASEAN – US commit to establishing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by November 2022

Ensuring the ability to respond to new challenges

General vision emphasizes the importance of adhering to the important principles, values ​​and common standards enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the ASEAN Charter, the Declaration on the Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN), The Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Southeast Asian Treaty on the Non-Nuclear Weapons Zone (SEANWFZ) and the ASEAN Perspective Document on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

The US President took a photo with the leaders of ASEAN countries Yangjiang

Along with that, it is emphasized the importance of creating a peaceful environment in order to further strengthen the existing cooperation and friendly relations among countries in accordance with the principles of equality, partnership, participation and cooperation. consultation and mutual respect, on the basis of the East Asia Summit (EAS) Declaration on the Principles of Mutual Relation (the Bali Principles).

Joint vision statement Noting that both the AOIP and the US Indo-Pacific Strategy share relevant fundamental principles for promoting an open, inclusive, and rules-based regional architecture in which ASEAN plays a pivotal role. center, together with partners who share these goals.

The two sides are jointly committed to strengthening and building a more comprehensive ASEAN-US Dialogue Relations, in order to further promote and maintain peace, security, stability and prosperity in the region; ensuring the relationship (ASEAN – US) is capable of responding to new challenges; and appropriate cooperation at international and regional forums to which ASEAN and the United States are members.

“The two sides further reaffirmed our shared commitment to the maintenance and promotion of peace, security and stability in the region, as well as to the peaceful settlement of disputes, including respecting full diplomatic and legal processes, without the use or threat of use of force, in accordance with international law,” stated the Common Vision.

In addition, the two sides announced that on the 45th anniversary of the ASEAN-US Dialogue Partnership in 2022, the two sides are committed to establishing an ASEAN-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of substantive and effective significance. results and mutual benefits at the 10th ASEAN-US Summit in November 2022.

The two sides jointly respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, build better health security and recover. Accordingly, the two sides support ASEAN’s efforts on post-pandemic recovery and health security by strengthening national and regional health systems and capacities, such as through the Future of Health initiative. ASEAN – USA; and commits to fuller, stronger and sustainable global financial support for pandemic preparedness, preparedness and response, including supporting current efforts by World” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>World Bank and World Health Organization.

On strengthening economic connectivity and ties: The two sides are committed to continuing to promote stronger, more equitable, more inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development, including through the implementation of the Framework Agreement. ASEAN-US on Trade and Investment, and the Working Program on Expanded Economic Cooperation Initiatives, and through significant US economic engagement in the region.

Strive to meet the region’s infrastructure needs by promoting investment in high-quality, transparent, low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects that drive growth inclusive and sustainable economy, meeting international labor standards and environmental Protection suitable.

Continue to work together to promote trade and investment, and facilitate the enhanced resilience of global supply chains and uninterrupted regional connectivity.

Building the East Sea into a sea of ​​peace and prosperity

Regarding promoting maritime cooperation, the two sides committed to promote cooperation in the marine sector through ASEAN-led mechanisms and intend to establish new relationships as well as promote cooperation and coordination between agencies. relevant stakeholders of the two sides, including maritime law enforcement agencies, to work together to raise awareness in the maritime domain, search and rescue, maritime security, and prevent illegal fishing. legal, undeclared and unregulated (IUU).

Prime minister Pham Minh Chinh at the ASEAN-US Special Summit Yangjiang

The two sides are determined to maintain peace, security and stability in the region, and ensure maritime safety and security, as well as freedom of navigation and overflight, and other lawful uses of the seas as asserted in UNCLOS 1982, and that commerce at sea is lawful and unimpeded and unimpeded military and self-restraint in carrying out activities.

The two sides recognized the benefits of building the East Sea into a sea of ​​peace, stability and prosperity.

The Declaration emphasized the importance of the full and effective implementation of the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC); on the need to maintain and promote a favorable environment for the negotiation of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC), towards early achievement of an effective and efficient COC in accordance with international law, including including UNCLOS 1982.

On peacekeeping and confidence-building, the two sides support ASEAN’s efforts to maintain Southeast Asia as a region free of nuclear weapons and free of all weapons of mass destruction. other. Reaffirming our shared commitment to the goal of complete denuclearization and the establishment of permanent peace on the Peninsula North Korea and continue to call on the DPRK to fully comply with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, taking into account the diplomatic appeal of the international community and in the interest of maintaining peace and security in the region. area.

Regarding Ukraine, as with all countries, the two sides continue to reaffirm their commitment to respect for sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity. Emphasize the importance of an immediate end to hostilities and the creation of an environment conducive to peaceful resolution.