US pledges support for M'sia's Asean chairmanship, peace efforts

The United States has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Malaysia's upcoming Asean chairmanship in 2025, pledging to stand by the country as it works to promote regional peace and stability in the region.

In a joint statement on the sixth Malaysia-United States Senior Officials’ Dialogue held in Putrajaya on Oct 21, the US reiterated its support for Asean centrality and the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) and welcomed its efforts to address the situation in Myanmar.

“The United States expressed its...