25 January 2017

News Story: Malaysia calls on US to reconsider Asia-Pacific strategy

Hanoi (VNA) – Malaysian Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Tun Hussein on January 23 called on new US President Donald Trump not to reduce US commitments in the Asia-Pacific region at an international conference in Singapore.

President Trump highlighted many times the possibility of reducing certain US commitments overseas, said Minister Hishammuddin, adding that Malaysia hoped Trump would reconsider that, given how crucial Asia-Pacific is to the US’s economy and security. 

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