Sec. 30262. Strategy to enhance cooperation with South and Central Asia
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and, the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a strategy for how the United States will engage with the countries of South and Central Asia, including through the C5+1 mechanism, with respect to the People’s Republic of China. The strategy required under subsection
(a)shall include the following elements: A detailed description of the security and economic challenges that the People’s Republic of China
(PRC)poses to the countries of South and Central Asia, including border disputes with South and Central Asian countries that border the People’s Republic of China, and PRC investments in land and sea ports, transportation infrastructure, and energy projects across the region. A detailed description of United States efforts to provide alternatives to PRC investment in infrastructure and other sectors in South and Central Asia. A detailed description of bilateral and regional efforts to work with countries in South Asia on strategies to build resilience against PRC efforts to interfere in their political systems and economies. A detailed description of the challenges posed by PRC investment in the Afghan mineral sector. A detailed description of United States diplomatic efforts with the Government of Pakistan with respect to matters relevant to the People’s Republic of China, including investments by the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan through the Belt and Road Initiative. In close consultation with the Government of India, identification of areas with respect to which the United States Government can provide diplomatic and other support as appropriate for India’s efforts to address economic and security challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China in the region. A description of the coordination mechanisms among key regional and functional bureaus within the Department of State and Department of Defense tasked with engaging with the countries of South and Central Asia on issues relating to the People’s Republic of China. A detailed description of United States diplomatic efforts with Central Asian countries, Turkey, and any other countries with significant populations of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities fleeing persecution in the People’s Republic of China to press those countries to refrain from deporting ethnic minorities to the People’s Republic of China, protect ethnic minorities from intimidation by Chinese Government authorities, and protect the right to the freedoms of assembly and expression. The strategy required under section
(a)shall be submitted in an unclassified form that can be made available to the public, but may include a classified annex as necessary. Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less often than annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of State shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives regarding the development and implementation of the strategy required under subsection (a).