It is the diplomatic strategy of the United States—
(1)
to work with United States allies—
(A)
to confront common challenges;
(B)
to improve information sharing;
(C)
to increase defense investment and trade;
(D)
to ensure interoperability; and
(E)
to strengthen shared capabilities;
(2)
to strengthen relationships with partners who—
(A)
share mutual respect for the rule of law;
(B)
agree with fair and reciprocal trade; and
(C)
understand the importance of civil society, the rule of law, the free and reliable flow of information, and transparent governance;
(3)
to support functional problem-solving regional architecture, including through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and the East Asia Summit;
(4)
to emphasize the commitment of the United States—
(A)
to freedom of navigation under international law;
(B)
to promote peaceful resolutions of maritime and territorial disputes; and
(C)
to expand security and defense cooperation with allies and partners, as appropriate;
(5)
to pursue diplomatic measures to achieve complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea;
(6)
to improve civil society, strengthen the rule of law, and advocate for transparent governance;
(7)
to develop and grow the economy through private sector partnerships between the United States and Indo-Pacific partners;
(8)
to pursue multilateral and bilateral trade agreements in a free, fair, and reciprocal manner and build a network of partners in the Indo-Pacific committed to free markets;
(9)
to work with and encourage Indo-Pacific countries—
(A)
to pursue high-quality and transparent infrastructure projects;
(B)
to maintain unimpeded commerce, open sea lines or air ways, and communication; and
(C)
to seek the peaceful resolution of disputes; and
(10)
to sustain a strong military presence in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen security relationships with allies and partners throughout the region.