Sec. 102. Diplomatic strategy
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It is the diplomatic strategy of the United States— to work with United States allies— to confront common challenges; to improve information sharing; to increase defense investment and trade; to ensure interoperability; and to strengthen shared capabilities; to strengthen relationships with partners who— share mutual respect for the rule of law; agree with fair and reciprocal trade; and understand the importance of civil society, the rule of law, the free and reliable flow of information, and transparent governance; to support functional problem-solving regional architecture, including through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and the East Asia Summit; to emphasize the commitment of the United States— to freedom of navigation under international law; to promote peaceful resolutions of maritime and territorial disputes; and to expand security and defense cooperation with allies and partners, as appropriate; to pursue diplomatic measures to achieve complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea; to improve civil society, strengthen the rule of law, and advocate for transparent governance; to develop and grow the economy through private sector partnerships between the United States and Indo-Pacific partners; 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; to work with and encourage Indo-Pacific countries— to pursue high-quality and transparent infrastructure projects; to maintain unimpeded commerce, open sea lines or air ways, and communication; and to seek the peaceful resolution of disputes; and to sustain a strong military presence in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen security relationships with allies and partners throughout the region.