DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY.

SEC. 102. DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY. It is the diplomatic strategy of the United States—(1) to work with United States allies—(A) to confront common challenges;(B) to improve information sharing;(C) to increase defense investment and trade;(D) to ensure interoperability; and(E) to strengthen shared capabilities;(2) to strengthen relationships with partners who—(A) share mutual respect for the rule of law;(B) agree with fair and reciprocal trade; and(C) understand the importance of civil society, the rule of law, the free and reliable flow of information, and transparent governance;(3) to support functional problem-solving regional architecture, including through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and the East Asia Summit;(4) to emphasize the commitment of the United States—(A) to freedom of navigation under international law;(B) to promote peaceful resolutions of maritime and territorial disputes; and(C) to expand security and defense cooperation with allies and partners, as appropriate;(5) to pursue diplomatic measures to achieve complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea;(6) to improve civil society, strengthen the rule of law, and advocate for transparent governance;(7) to develop and grow the economy through private sector partnerships between the United States and Indo-Pacific partners;(8) 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;(9) to work with and encourage Indo-Pacific countries—(A) to pursue high-quality and transparent infrastructure projects;(B) to maintain unimpeded commerce, open sea lines or air ways, and communication; and(C) to seek the peaceful resolution of disputes; and(10) to sustain a strong military presence in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen security relationships with allies and partners throughout the region.132 STAT. 5391