TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

US lays on the charm, highlights Indo-Pacific values during Indonesia visit

United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman said Indonesia and the US shared a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Dian Septiari (The Jakarta Post)
Premium
Jakarta
Tue, June 1, 2021

Share This Article

Change Size

US lays on the charm, highlights Indo-Pacific values during Indonesia visit United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman (left) talks alongside Deputy Foreign Minister Mahendra Siregar during a press briefing in Jakarta on May 31. Sherman visited Indonesia as part of her diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, with plans to also visit Thailand and Cambodia. (Handout/Foreign Ministry)

T

he United States touted its shared values with Indonesia for the Indo-Pacific concept during a high-level visit on Monday, a first diplomatic offensive launched under President Joe Biden’s administration to Southeast Asia, where Chinese diplomatic influence has been growing rapidly. 

Deputy Foreign Minister Mahendra Siregar hosted on Monday his American counterpart Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman, who is on a diplomatic tour in the region this week, visiting Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia.

In a joint statement after the meeting, Sherman said Indonesia was a leader within ASEAN and “an anchor of the rules based order in the Indo-Pacific".

“Indonesia and the US also share a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, including a commitment to freedom of navigation and overflight and other lawful usages of the sea,” she said.

Read also: US-ASEAN partnership a 'positive force' for Indo-Pacific region: Indonesian foreign minister  

The Indo-Pacific concept is a strategic reimagining of the Asia-Pacific region that is interpreted differently by different countries and interests.

The US aims to take the focus away from China and its increasing influence in the wider region. A 2017 national security document that was declassified earlier this year revealed the details of the US’ Indo-Pacific strategy, which included “preventing China from establishing new, illiberal spheres of influence”.

to Read Full Story

  • Unlimited access to our web and app content
  • e-Post daily digital newspaper
  • No advertisements, no interruptions
  • Privileged access to our events and programs
  • Subscription to our newsletters
or

Purchase access to this article for

We accept

TJP - Visa
TJP - Mastercard
TJP - GoPay

Redirecting you to payment page

Pay per article

US lays on the charm, highlights Indo-Pacific values during Indonesia visit

Rp 29,000 / article

1
Create your free account
By proceeding, you consent to the revised Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
Already have an account?

2
  • Palmerat Barat No. 142-143
  • Central Jakarta
  • DKI Jakarta
  • Indonesia
  • 10270
  • +6283816779933
2
Total Rp 29,000
{

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.