JAKARTA, March 17 -- The Biden Administration is looking to further strengthen its Strategic Partnership with ASEAN through expanding cooperation in a number of mutually beneficial areas, including in addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States made this commitment at the 12th Meeting of the ASEAN-U.S. Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) held virtually today.
The U.S. also conveyed its readiness to actively participate and contribute to regional peace, stability and prosperity through ASEAN-led regional mechanisms.
At the meeting, officials from both sides took note that the long-standing partnership has expanded to cover a wide range of areas under the three ASEAN Community pillars. Taking stock of ASEAN-U.S...