07/16/2009
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"This year, we launched a series of workshops under the U.S.-ASEAN Trade and Environment Dialogue to promote mutually supportive policies."
"The United States and ASEAN will continue cooperating through a wide range of activities towards a low-carbon economic growth trajectory."
"We are expanding trade and investment ties between the United States and ASEAN, creating business opportunities and new jobs for both parties."
"We reaffirm the importance of maintaining peace and stability, ensuring maritime security and safety, and freedom of navigation including in and over-flight above the South China Sea."