Rubio emphasizes need for US-China cooperation at ASEAN meeting

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the ASEAN foreign ministers’ gathering to address bilateral tensions ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping. The discussions focused on managing disagreements over issues such as the South China Sea and US-Iran relations, with both sides agreeing on the need for constructive dialogue. Rubio emphasized the importance of US commitments to the Philippines amid rising maritime disputes with China, while also criticizing Iran’s lack of seriousness in negotiations.

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