IDXChannel - United States (US) Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen has officially opened the US-ASEAN Center in Washington DC.
"The US-ASEAN Center will strengthen our bonds with Southeast Asian people, partners, and allies for years to come," Allen said.
In partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), the launching was held on 14 December.
Announced by US Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2023 US–ASEAN Summit, the Center will serve as a hub for US.–ASEAN engagement and deepen this important relationship.
The Center will do so by bolstering support for US economic and cultural engagement with Southeast Asia and helping connect key private sector organizations, academic institutions, and civil society.