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Marcos Jr. lauds US for being ‘force for peace, stability’ in Indo-Pacific
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) appreciates the United States' active presence in the region for maintaining peace and stability.
During the ASEAN-US Summit, Marcos emphasized that ASEAN's regional security and prosperity are enhanced by the ongoing support from its partners, including the US.
He highlighted that ASEAN values the United States' reliable and active role as a force for peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Marcos also mentioned that ASEAN member states welcome the US initiatives for providing platforms to discuss various issues, such as emerging technologies, energy transition, climate change, and maritime security.
The President called for the continued implementation of the ASEAN-United States Strategic Partnership Plan of Action for 2021-2025.
This statement followed US Secretary Antony Blinken's condemnation of China's actions in the South and East China Seas.
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