A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN-United States dialogue and relationship.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries should continue implementing the ASEAN-United States Enhanced Partnership; (2) should proceed with appointing a United States Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs; (3) should work with the ASEAN countries in developing a regional energy strategy; (4) should provide greater support toward encouraging students from ASEAN countries to study in the United States and American students to study in ASEAN countries; and (5) should continue to support the work of multilateral financial institutions assisting the ASEAN countries.
Welcomes: (1) initiation of a Fulbright Program for ASEAN scholars; and (2) planning by the ASEAN countries and the United States for a 2007 ASEAN-United States Summit.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7494; text as passed Senate: CR S7494)