WASHINGTON, D.C.: United States President Joe Biden announced on Friday (Saturday in Manila) that he was nominating one of his top national security aides as ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), a move aimed at underscoring his administration's commitment to the Pacific region.

Biden announced his decision to nominate Yohannes Abraham, chief of staff to the White House National Security Council, to serve as the US representative to the 10-country bloc as he wrapped up talks with its leaders, who gathered in Washington, D.C. for a two-day "special summit."

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