Singapore PM: US-ASEAN Summit a “very significant step forward”
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong praised the importance of the recent US- ASEAN Summit, which was held in Sunnylands, California from February 15-17.
Speaking to reporters after concluding his week-long visit to the US, he said the meeting was a “very significant step forward”, being the first of its kind where ASEAN leaders were hosted by the US President.
During the two days, the leaders discussed issues ranging from terrorism and climate change to opportunities for economic cooperation.
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The TPP was widely expected to be on the agenda at the special summit, together with the dispute in the East Sea.
Among the principles listed in a joint statement given at the summit was a mutual sovereignty respect and the need to abide by international law and order.