TOKYO -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the U.S. pledged to elevate their ties in a joint statement wrapping up a two-day summit in Washington. A joint communique, however, offered few details and largely reiterated known positions on critical issues, including the war in Ukraine.
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