Since its establishment in 1977, the ASEAN-US dialogue relations has evolved from exchange of views on political and security issues to a wide range of cooperation areas.

Regarding the East Sea issue, US Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas affirmed that the ASEAN Caucus and he himself always protest acts that violate sovereignty, run counter to international law and the rules-based order, change the status quo and cause instability in the region.

Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh in the online Special ASEAN-US Foreign Ministers' Meeting on COVID-19 called on ASEAN and the US's non-disruption ensure of the regional and global supply chain including essential goods, agricultural products and vital medical supplies