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Hegseth reassures Southeast Asia of US commitment, pledges stronger defence ties

Al-Monitor ·

By Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema CEBU, Philippines, Oct 28 (Reuters) - USDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Southeast Asian counterparts on Wednesday of Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific, pledging that Washington would defend its interests and those of its allies and…

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