[wanabidii] Press Releases: ASEAN Day

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: ASEAN Day 08/07/2015 05:34 PM EDT ASEAN Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC August 7, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I wish all ASEAN citizens—in Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—a wonderful ASEAN Day. Southeast Asia is one of the fastest-growing, most dynamic regions in the world. The region succeeds because its countries work together. Saturday is the 48th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the organization at the center of the Asia-Pacific region’s integration. ASEAN has helped keep the peace in Southeast Asia and lowered barriers to travel and trade, supporting the region’s economies in taking off. That growth has lifted millions of people out of poverty and has allowed many more achieve their dreams. This organization has brought together 10 very diverse countries with a combined population of over 600 million people. Under the motto of “One Vision, One Identity, One Community,” ASEAN has drawn strength from its diversity and established a sense of shared purpose. Increasingly, ASEAN is the hub of the larger Asia-Pacific region, hosting leaders from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific to address the most complex and challenging issues of the day. This work is vital to the region, to the United States, and to the world. The United States is committed to ASEAN. Our fates are intertwined economically, culturally, and strategically. We have been partners for almost forty years in helping to realize our shared vision for Southeast Asia, and the broader Asia-Pacific, as a peaceful, integrated, stable, and prosperous region that respects the rule of law and brings dignity to all its citizens. We upgraded our relations under President Obama, and we continue to support the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community this year. The United States looks forward to many more years of partnership with a strong, capable ASEAN, to make Southeast Asia, and the world, a better place. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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