The Mekong-U.S. Partnership: The Mekong Region Deserves Good Partners

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Press Statement

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

September 14, 2020

The launch of the Mekong-U.S. Partnership reflects the importance of the Mekong region to the United States. Our relationship with Mekong partner countries is an integral part of our Indo-Pacific vision and our strategic partnership with ASEAN. With more than $150 million in initial investments in regional programs, we will build on the good work of the Lower Mekong Initiative and the $3.5 billion in regional U.S. assistance during the last eleven years.

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