From February 1 – 2, 2024, Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will lead the U.S. delegation at the 4th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meetings (ADGMIN) in Singapore. He will be joined by U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham and Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Information and Communications Policy Steve Lang, who will serve as head of the U.S. delegation and representative to the 4th ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ (ADGSOM) Meetings from January 30 – 31. Ambassador Fick and Deputy Assistant Secretary Lang will discuss our wide-ranging cooperation under the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including on issues such as digital economy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity – and reaffirm the United States’ commitment to ASEAN and ASEAN centrality. They will meet with representatives from ASEAN member states and Dialogue Partners to discuss U.S.-ASEAN digital cooperation on trusted information and communications technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital regulation. Deputy Assistant Secretary Lang will also meet with industry leaders and academia to reinforce our commitment to the region and multi-stakeholder approach to digital and cyber issues. The U.S. delegation will emphasize the important role that the digital economy plays in ensuring a secure and prosperous ASEAN region that benefits our combined one billion people. For media inquiries, please write to CDP-Press@state.gov. For updates on cyberspace and digital policy, follow the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy on X/Twitter (@StateCDP) and LinkedIn (Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy). ChatGPT
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From February 1st to 2nd, 2024, Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will lead the United States delegation at the 4th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meetings (ADGMIN) in Singapore. Accompanying him will be U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham and Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Information and Communications Policy Steve Lang, who will respectively serve as head of the U.S. delegation and representative to the 4th ASEAN Digital Senior Officials’ (ADGSOM) Meetings from January 30th to 31st.
During the summit, Ambassador Fick and Deputy Assistant Secretary Lang will engage in discussions covering the breadth of cooperation between the United States and ASEAN under the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Key topics on the agenda include the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The delegation will reaffirm the United States’ steadfast commitment to ASEAN and the central role ASEAN plays in the region.
Meetings with representatives from ASEAN member states and Dialogue Partners will focus on fostering digital cooperation between the United States and ASEAN. Topics of discussion will include trusted information and communications technology infrastructure, cybersecurity measures, and digital regulation. Deputy Assistant Secretary Lang will also engage with industry leaders and academia to underscore the United States’ dedication to the region and advocate for a multi-stakeholder approach to addressing digital and cyber-related issues.
A central theme of the U.S. delegation’s message will be highlighting the pivotal role of the digital economy in promoting a secure and prosperous ASEAN region, benefiting the collective one billion people within it.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact CDP-Press@state.gov. Stay updated on cyberspace and digital policy developments by following the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy on X/Twitter (@StateCDP) and LinkedIn (Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy)