President Biden affirmed that the ASEAN-US Special Summit in Washington, DC, marks a "new era" for relations between the US and Southeast Asia."A large part of world history over the next 50 years will be shaped by the nations of ASEAN. The relationship with this organization is the future for many years and decades to come," US President Joe Biden said. May 13 emphasized at the last meeting of the ASEAN-US Special Summit.The US leader affirmed that the two-day summit not only celebrated the 45th anniversary of the US-ASEAN partnership and friendship, but also kicked off a "new era" for this relationship.President Biden emphasized that "the entire administration is excited" about the future of US-ASEAN relations, not just him or Vice President Kamala Harris.This is the first time the leaders of the Association of 10 Southeast Asian countries have met in Washington, D.C. and the first summit meeting with American leaders in the United States in the past 6 years, since the special summit. for the first time in California."We steadfastly uphold and strengthen the rules and laws that have contributed to development, prosperity and stability in the Indo-Pacific, especially respect for the rule of law and human rights." , Mr. Biden shared."Given the current challenges in the world, the US-ASEAN relationship is even more important to us."US President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with ASEAN leaders at the US State Department headquarters in Washington on May 13.Photo: Reuters.The US President commented that the two-day conference on May 12 and 13 was successful.He shared with ASEAN leaders that Washington has a vision of a free, open, stable, prosperous, resilient and secure region."ASEAN centrality is a key piece of the Indo-Pacific strategy in the current administration. I sincerely affirm that this strategy aims to pursue a future we all aspire to be. ", the US President shared.Mr. Biden also announced his intention to nominate Yohannes Abraham, the chief of staff of the National Security Council and a former effective assistant during the government transition, as the US ambassador to the ASEAN secretariat.Since the tenure of former President Barack Obama, the US Senate has not approved any official as an ambassador to ASEAN.Former President Donald Trump at the end of 2020 announced the nomination for this position but was not approved.In his previous speech, US Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed that Washington shares ASEAN's common vision of "the rule of law at sea, including freedom of navigation, overflight, and the rule of law." international", in the region.She stressed that Southeast Asia remains one of the US's priorities.The US Coast Guard will deploy patrol boats to the area to train and deal with illegal fishing activities.Vice President Harris said that the US will be present and will continue to engage with Southeast Asia for many generations to come.The Biden administration a day ago announced a $150 million support package for new initiatives in Southeast Asia, including cooperation in maritime security and clean energy.The leaders of ASEAN and the United States agreed to support the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expressed their hope that this relationship would develop in a substantive, effective and mutually beneficial manner.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the ASEAN-US Special Summit in Washington on May 13.Photo: Duong Giang.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is on a visit to the US on May 11-17, to attend a series of events within the framework of the ASEAN-US Special Summit.He is also expected to work with United Nations leaders in New York.During a reception hosted by President Biden at the White House on May 12, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that Vietnam expects the US to always support ASEAN to play a central role in processes in the Asia region. Indo-Pacific, jointly contribute to building new directions for cooperation frameworks chaired by ASEAN, creating a balanced and harmonious environment in the region.Thanh Danh (According to Reuters, AFP)