US-Asean relations poised for golden age, says Anwar

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The thriving economies of the United States and Southeast Asia have significant potential to usher in a golden age for both regions, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the 13th Asean-US Summit on Oct 26.  He said this was because two-way trade reached a record of US$453bil last year, supporting jobs and businesses across the US and Asean.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ysvuym5h  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Thank you, Dr. Lachlan, for your performance, Ms. Massachusetts, and Mr. President of S&T,

00:28and distinguished guests, we will now begin at the 13th ASEAN United States Summit.

00:33We say here, welcome, salamat datam.

00:40Grounded in our shared aspirations for peace and prosperity,

00:44ASEAN and the United States' relations have deepened into a comprehensive strategic partnership.

00:51The vibrant, tremendous economies of the United States and Southeast Asia

00:58has the potential to create a golden age for all our nations.

01:03Two-way trade reached a record of $453 billion last year,

01:11supporting jobs and businesses across the United States and ASEAN.

01:16And today, we will make the promise of our relationship ever greater.

01:22We will adopt ASEAN-US Joint Vision Statement

01:26to promote a stronger, safer and more prosperous ASEAN and America.

01:35This reflects our will and commitment to turn cooperation into concrete outcomes

01:41with tangible benefits for ASEAN and the United States.

01:46On Gaza, we welcome your comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict.

01:52It has given the world a glimmer of hope

01:54that even in the most intractable conflicts,

01:59diplomacy and determination can prevail.

02:02And we trust that with your leadership, Mr. President,

02:07we will achieve a just and durable peace.

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