Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: One was killed, another injured in a raid by an Israeli drone on the city of Khiam in South Lebanon
London views possibility of setting fire to tanker in port of friendly country to Russia to damage port infrastructure, initiate an international probe: Moscow
One of London's scenarios involves setting up accident with 'undesirable' tanker in one of the bottlenecks of maritime communications: Russian foreign intelligence agency
London plans to organize major sabotage with tankers to declare transportation of Russian oil to international shipping: Russian foreign intelligence agency
UK intelligence agencies plan to use NATO allies to launch massive raid on 'Shadow Fleet': Russian foreign intelligence agency
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.

Blinken touring Asia to "contain China" following G20

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 10 Jul 2022 12:16
2 Min Read

US Secretary of State is attempting to replenish relations between the US and its Asian allies after Trump gave the alliance some downtime under his administration.

  • x
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Thailand's Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, meet at the Thai Foreign Ministry in Bangkok to ink agreement (AFP)
    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Thailand's Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, at the Thai Foreign Ministry in Bangkok to ink an agreement on July 10, 2022. (AFP)

The US and Thailand inked on Sunday a new agreement that sought to deepen their relations while Washington works on developing a framework to contain Chinese influence in Asia.

Earlier, on Saturday, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 meetings in Indonesia.

The next day, Blinken, alongside Thai FM Don Pramudwinai, vowed to push their partnership forward on topics such as climate change, as well as law enforcement and security cooperation.

Previously, China’s PM met with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-Ocha on Tuesday and engaged in intense diplomacy across Asia. Blinken sought to meet with the Thai PM in the coming days.

"We are taking the partnership between us fully into the 21st century," Blinken said, adding that Thailand is a significant ally "in a region that is shaping the trajectory of the century."

After having called off a regional tour when a COVID-19 case was discovered in the press corps that was accompanying him last year, Blinken postponed a trip to Thailand, the United States' longest ally in Asia.

Related News

Blinken slams Trump’s strikes on Iran as 'unwise', 'unnecessary'

Blinken alleges RT engaged in 'covert info ops., military procurement'

The Biden administration has worked to strengthen connections with a region that had lost faith in American commitment during a time of what was viewed as neglect under Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump. China pushed for commercial unification and increased its influence at the time.

On Myanmar

According to the State Department, Blinken and Prayuth will discuss strengthening cooperation and the conflict in Myanmar.

As the two nations are ready to celebrate 190 years of diplomatic ties next year, the Thai foreign minister stated, "We have also established the groundwork for the next 190 years."

Since a coup last year, Myanmar's military has escalated pressure on ethnic minority armies but is seeing opposition on several fronts, notably from militia groups linked with the overthrown government.

Blinken met with Myanmar's young leaders earlier on Sunday in Bangkok, Thailand.

Read more: US, China top diplomats voice 'hope' in rare talks

Blinken will stop in Tokyo after Thailand to express his condolences to the Japanese people following the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to the State Department.

  • US
  • China
  • thailand
  • Japan
  • G20
  • Anthony Blinken
  • Wang Yi

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A member of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, takes part in a parade as he celebrates a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 19, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Freed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah during an interview on Al Mayadeen, which aired on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Al Mayadeen screengrab)
Politics

Exclusive: Resistance key to building state, Georges Abdallah says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres gives a statement about the situation in Gaza at UN headquarters, Friday, June 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UN warns Gaza faces water crisis, looming famine under Israeli siege

Israeli soldiers drive their armored personnel carrier along the Gaza Strip, in southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ex-Israeli general says Gaza starvation campaign isolated 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS