U.S. top brass looks at ASEAN

U.S. top brass looks at ASEAN

SINGAPORE (AFP): Top U.S. military officials have been visiting Southeast Asia to discuss the security situation which has caused nervousness among American businessmen, officials said here on Friday.

"The issue of security is on everyone's mind. The U.S. has a presence in this region, we have a commitment to this region," U.S. Ambassador to Singapore Steven Green told reporters after talks with American business leaders in Asia.

"We have been here over the last couple of weeks with all our senior military people responsible for the Pacific area as well as the chief of navy and other members of our government who are particularly concerned about security issues," he said.

The U.S. chief of naval operations Admiral Jay Johnson called on Singapore officials early this week while commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific Command Admiral Dennis Blair arrived here on Thursday.