► vaChina propaganda Exposed ◘ direct web translation in English by BoB ◄ ◘ China accused the United States in the South China Sea arbitrary acts want to rule China ◘ ► 2015-01-02 08:16:25 Source: Global Network Original title: The US Ambassador to ASEAN: Asia-Pacific rebalancing policy key is between the United States and ASEAN Nina Hachigian (Nina Hachigian) is the new US ambassador to ASEAN. Carrianna After a busy month, participation in the US-ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit organized before accepting the diplomatic magazine reporter James Paige (James Pach) interview. Paige: You recently finishing the US - ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit; do you think the outcome of these meetings are those? Nina: The two summits have been very successful, and I am pleased to participate in the two summits. ASEAN - US summit, President Obama reiterated that the US relationship with ASEAN is an important part of the US strategy of rebalancing in the Asia-Pacific region. He also stressed that the United States and ASEAN bilateral cooperation is the Trinity: economic, political security and social culture. I am most encouraged by the United States and ASEAN jointly issued the US - ASEAN on climate change in the joint declaration (the US-ASEAN Joint Statement on Climate Change). This is a big event, that the United States and ASEAN together to December 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris to succeed, but also that ASEAN is involved in solving complex global problems. The United States will continue to work with partners to develop the East Asia Summit will be the solution to the political and security challenges in the regions leading forum. In 2014, the summit will deal with the Islamic State (ISIL) and Ebola virus (Ebola) threat to their agendas. Paige: Burmese democratic process stagnation and even retrogression in the world are becoming more aware, and more Rohingya (Rohingya) ethnic minorities attention. The United States is how to encourage or promote the Government of Myanmar to continue reforms? Nina: President Obama on the issue of Myanmar Aceh (Rakhine) region, especially Rohingya ethnic minorities expressed deep concern. Myanmar President Thein Sein in his (Thein Sein) talks, President Obama said those issues are Burma, the most pressing problem and stressed that the world is watching. President Obama urged to implement a solution on the Aceh problems: First, to make the region more humanitarian aid materials; secondly, to solve the problem of the Rohingya ethnic nationality members openly; Third, Let the area of those ethnic Rohingya stateless persons for naturalization. He also stressed that if the current situation continues Aceh region or even worse, the whole democratic process in Myanmar will be affected. The US government has always stressed that the Myanmar government has the responsibility to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of all citizens in the country, to improve and enhance their treatment; Burmese people basic human rights and freedoms must be respected. Paige: ASEAN has been unable to play a key role in resolving regional crises rather criticized, such as the Asian financial crisis, human rights protection and the South China Sea conflict. Do you think these criticisms are objective for ASEAN? ASEANs ability to question whether these weaknesses deal between the United States and ASEAN partners will be restricted? Nina: I think these criticisms for ASEAN to be inaccurate. For example, ASEAN has repeatedly reiterated the concern for the South China Sea incident, and are dealing with many difficult regional challenges. There are some challenges though not as a crisis, but it is very critical, such as wildlife trafficking, etc; Again, respond to natural disasters and other crises of emergency, these are the need to cooperate and work together to deal with individual member states. I also believe that in this years annual ASEAN summit some new changes. 10 Member States is no longer just concerned about both issues within the region, but those who began working more complex global challenges. ASEAN member countries began to understand and accept this consensus: the more they in resolving regional affairs and global issues play a leading role model, its ability to integrate the ASEAN member countries, the stronger cohesion. Jointly cope with climate change declaration, is the best example. ASEAN There are many similar examples, such as the ASEAN member countries from West Africa to deal with the threat of Ebola experience learned: In the future if there is a similar virus outbreak or threat in their country in Southeast Asia, it should let the person who is infected with the virus isolation open. Can not forget the lessons of the year to deal with the problem when SARS and H1N1 influenza outbreak produced. Similarly, the Islamic State of issue for the Asia-Pacific region, is a clear and present threat, and this threat is global, countries in the region recognize that they need to deal with these threats together. Paige: The United States in the past 18 months or so in the process of democratization does not promote ASEAN, the coup in Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia highly controversial election, as well as Myanmars democratic process, as there was no retrogression. How the United States should stop these democratization process in chaos it? Nina: The United States has the right to choose their government for the protection of all peoples, the universal right to free expression of the will. United States worldwide have been calling for governments to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of its citizens, to fulfill its international obligations. We have also initiated a number of bilateral cooperation projects to help those members of ASEAN countries to improve their governance capacity; at the district level, we cooperate with ASEAN to deal with important issues together, such as human trafficking, etc.). Paige: Indonesian election success in the ASEAN region regional politics of the few bright spots in 2014. Indonesia and its new president left Covey (Joko Widodo) as a US partner to play what role in the regional affairs? Nina: Indonesia is a leading Asia-Pacific countries. We are grateful to former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Yudhoyono) contributions made in regional cooperation, but also to adhere to the new president left Covey appreciate those principles. Ambassador Blake and I will work together with Indonesia in many ways to deal with the challenges in the region. Paige: You ASEAN Economic Zone (ASEAN Economic Community) completed on schedule have much confidence? ASEAN economic region of Asia-Pacific for US trade policy significance geometry? Nina: in December 2015 before the ASEAN Economic Zones goal is to deepen economic integration in Southeast Asia Ten ambition target milestone. However, this is not a final goal; but only in the process of sustainable development step. ASEAN countries have developed plans in 2015 after further integration. ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Zone has a huge advantage, at the same time, the United States also have this huge advantage. It requires countries to reduce tariff barriers at the same time, open up more investment opportunities. Although the ASEAN Economic Zone is only a small range, but can reduce the cost of goods and services flow freely, and promote economic growth. ASEAN integration is in line with US interests. A united, centralized ASEAN also contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Paige: At the hearing of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US Congress, you mentioned China in the South China Sea issue more and more arbitrary. The United States and ASEAN will take to deal with the South China Sea dispute those methods? Nina: American encourage ASEAN and China to take prompt and effective measures to establish a South China Sea code of conduct (Code of Conduct), to ease tensions over territorial and maritime disputes in the South China Sea triggered. We have urged the parties to exercise restraint in behavior, do not let those disputes complicate or further intensified. On the East Asia Summit, President Obama reiterated that freedom, accessible sailing, peace and stability in the South China Sea region, to comply with international law, these are the countries where the interests of the United States. He also stressed that the sea should be consistent with international law and the right to stand and urged the parties to the dispute in a peaceful manner, instead of using coercion, threats or other military means. Paige: As ambassador to ASEAN, your personal priority in 2015 to do what? Nina: First, I want to listen to the views of ASEAN leaders and the people of Southeast Asia, most of them understand what to expect from the relationship between the United States and ASEAN. There is nothing more important than to hear directly from the people of ASEAN leaders and opinion of things. For the United States, diplomatic relations with ASEAN is very important and rebalancing policy crucial part. US ambassador to ASEAN missions, although very young, but continues to grow. We are doing a very good job prospects and have great potential. And economic development as well as important issues for women, marine conservation, environment, maintaining peace and stability in the region, and the South China Sea issues, this is a matter we need priority. I will work with my team, to enhance the relationship between the United States and ASEAN, including the relationship between young people and the ASEAN region. We work together to achieve unity, strengthen the goal of ASEAN centrality, and the rule of law, peace, and prosperity in Southeast Asia and efforts
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