No new date for the meeting has been fixed yet.
A virtual meeting between top diplomats of ASEAN and the US scheduled for Tuesday [May 25] has been postponed for technical difficulties, Kyodo News reported.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a press briefing in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2021. Photo: AFP |
An in-flight communications glitch happened before the meeting, the first of its kind, between US State Secretary Antony Blinken and foreign ministers of 10 ASEAN member states, including Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
Antony Blinken was reportedly on a plane headed for the Middle East to ensure the implementation of ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas.
Issues on the agenda are expected to cover the Covid-19 pandemic, the US-ASEAN relations, and regional and international issues including China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Vietnam), and the latest political developments in Myanmar.
The Biden administration is said to treasure the relations with the 10-member bloc.
Washington almost certainly plans further high-level attendances at the various ASEAN economic and defense summits, the continuation of US-ASEAN military exercises, and deepen relations with traditional US allies in forums like the Philippines and Thailand, according to Foreign Brief.
The partnership of the US and ASEAN focuses on five areas including economic integration, maritime cooperation, emerging leaders, opportunity for women, and transnational challenges.
In 2019, the US welcomed the issuance of the “ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific” by the ten leaders of ASEAN.
Other News
- Vietnam news in brief - October 15
- Vietnam, China issue joint statement
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Vietnam ends in great success
- Vietnam news in brief - October 14
- Vietnam remains committed to achieving GDP growth target in 2024
- Vietnam, China inks 10 agreements to foster relations
- Vietnamese leader, Chinese Premier agree to strengthen bilateral ties in all fields
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang begins official visit to Vietnam
- Vietnam news in brief - October 12
- Vietnam news in brief - October 11
Trending
-
For Hanoi's youth, a clean and green environment is paramount
-
Vietnam news in brief - October 15
-
“Story of Hang Streets”: New magnet for tourists to Hanoi
-
Raising awareness: addressing traffic safety for Hanoi’s teenagers
-
Diplomatic missions celebrate Hanoi's Liberation Day
-
Hoang Dao Kinh – Architect driven by passion for Hanoi
-
70 years after liberation, Hanoi lives up to national expectations
-
Hanoi teacher with determination to protect the capital
-
"Cultural Festival for Peace": Historic takeover of Hanoi