Rubio stresses US commitment to Asia at ASEAN meeting

PoliticsWashington seeks to reassure region amid concerns over its shifting focusU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures as he arrives for a group photo with Southeast Asian foreign ministers during an ASEAN event in Manila on July 22. © ReutersMAI NGUYEN and RAMON ROYANDOYANJuly 22, 2026 13:35 JSTMANILA -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday reassured his Southeast Asian counterparts of Washington's "100%" commitment to the region, stressing that partnerships with Asian countries are in the U.S. national interest.