US signs ASEAN treaty, as interest in region grows
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The United States Obama administration is working hard to re-connect with Asia, after the years of neglect during the Bush years.
US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has formalised those intentions on her visit to Thailand. In a sign that the US wants to play a greater strategic and security role in Asia, Hillary Clinton has signed the ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Cooperation.
Presenter: Karen Percy, ABC's Southeast Asia correspondent
Speakers: Hilary Clinton, US Secretary of State; Stephen Smith, Australian Foreign Minister
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