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Nov 29, 2017
Press Release
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and co-chair of the U.S.-Japan Caucus, issued the following statement after the news of North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan:
Oct 23, 2017
Press Release
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on ASEAN and members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement welcoming Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to the United States:
Sep 27, 2017
Press Release
The House of Representatives passed a resolution introduced by Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) that recognizes the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highlights member nations’ contributions to stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia. The resolution also marks the 40th anniversary of U.S.-ASEAN relations and recognizes the positive outcomes of that engagement. Reps. Castro and Wagner are founding co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on ASEAN, and both are members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Sep 11, 2017
Press Release
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and founding co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on ASEAN (the Association of South East Asian Nations), issued the following statement in advance of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s visit to the United States:
May 4, 2017
Press Release
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), founding co-chair of the U.S. Congressional Caucus on ASEAN and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement welcoming foreign ministers from Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states to Washington, D.C.:
May 3, 2017
Press Release
U.S. Congressional Caucus on ASEAN founding co-chairs Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) introduced a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highlighting member nations’ contributions to stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia. The resolution also marks the 40th anniversary of U.S.-ASEAN relations and recognizes the positive outcomes of that engagement.
Jan 26, 2017
Press Release
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) announced the creation of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on ASEAN. The Caucus aims to strengthen ties between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and foster a dialogue on Capitol Hill around issues related to Southeast Asia.
In The News
Sep 29, 2017
In The News
The US Congress passed a resolution on Wednesday recognising the 50th anniversary of ASEAN and its contribution to stability, prosperity, and peace in South East Asia.
Jun 8, 2017
In The News
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan has met Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Senator, Congressman Joaquin Castro, Co-Chair of the Asean Congressional Caucus, and Mrs Dina Powell, Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategy in Washington during his working visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said.
May 29, 2017
In The News
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking delegation of the Government left Hanoi on the night of May 28 (Vietnam time) for an official visit to the United State from May 29-31 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump.
May 4, 2017
In The News
A resolution in the House on the eve of a visit to Washington by foreign ministers of Asean, has underlined the importance of the US' strategic partnership with the 10-member regional group.
Mar 22, 2017
In The News
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and US National Security Advisor Lieutenant-General H R McMaster met on Tuesday (Mar 21), and affirmed the "robust and mutually beneficial" bilateral partnership between the two countries.
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May 4, 2017
Photo Gallery
Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) met with ASEAN foreign ministers visiting Washington, D.C. to discuss our nations’ mutual priorities and opportunities for greater collaboration.
Jun 9, 2016
Photo Gallery
Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) met with Singapore’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vivian Balakrishnan. They had a productive discussion about the U.S.-Singapore relationship, conditions in the South China Sea, and the growing role of ASEAN nations in the world.
May 26, 2016
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While in Vietnam, Senator Tom Carper (a Vietnam veteran himself), Congressman Beto O'Rourke, and Congressman Joaquin Castro honored the brave Americans who served in the conflict there. In Hanoi, they paid our respects to the prisoners of war, like Senator John McCain, who were held captive at the Há»a Lò Prison.
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Representative Joaquin Castro, The First 100 Days: U.S-Asia Relations under the Trump Administration
The First 100 Days:U.S.-Asia Relations under the Trump Administration; Luncheon keynote remarks by Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX)