US Sec. of State , Hillary Clinton is attending the annual ASEAN Summit in Phuket , Thailand 2009. On behalf of President Obama , she signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. Clinton’s opening remarks video:
The purpose of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation is to promote perpetual peace , everlasting amity and cooperation among its members people. This would contribute to their strength , solidarity and closer relationship. The fundamental principles of the treaty include [A] mutual respect for the independence and sovereignty of nations [B] non-interference in the internal affairs of one another and [C] settlement of differences or disputes by peaceful means.
and this , just after Sec. of State Hillary Clinton signed a Defense Pact with India , boosting India’s nuclear development.
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