Joint Statement on the ASEAN-U.S. Strategic Partnership
We, Heads of State/Government of the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States of America, gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 21 November…
Fact Sheet: U.S.-ASEAN Relations
Today, President Obama led the U.S. delegation to the U.S.–ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been partners for…
Fact Sheet: US-ASEAN Economic Engagement
ASEAN is a significant trade and investment partner for the United States. Collectively, the 10 countries of ASEAN represent the United States’ fourth-largest goods trading partner, ahead of Japan, with…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia After Bilateral Meeting
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 7:59 P.M. MYT PRIME MINISTER NAJIB: Well, first of all, I’d like to thank President Obama for visiting Malaysia once again. Not only…
Remarks by the President in YSEALI Town Hall
Taylor’s University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 4:13 P.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Everybody have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, good afternoon. This is a very good-looking group.…
Remarks by the First Lady at FNV Live
Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia 4:18 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Wow! (Applause.) Look at you all! (Applause.) Are you all having a good time? (Applause.) I’ve been watching backstage, and…
Remarks by President Obama at ASEAN Business and Investment Summit
Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 10:24 A.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Please be seated. Well, good morning, and thank you for welcoming me here today. Before…
Fact Sheet: The President’s Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
As part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), President Obama will meet today with 500 emerging leaders from the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries.…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3996
On Friday, November 20, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 3996, the “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II,” which extends through December 4, 2015, authority and funding…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy
President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy this evening from Malaysia to discuss counterterrorism cooperation and the counter-ISIL campaign. Both leaders reiterated their unwavering commitment…