<P> The United States has formal diplomatic relations with most nations . This includes all U.N. member states except for Bhutan, Iran, North Korea, and Syria . Additionally, the U.S. has diplomatic relations with the European Union, the Holy See and Kosovo . The United States federal statutes relating to foreign relations can be found in Title 22 of the United States Code . </P> <P> Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an important partner for United States in both economic and geostrategic aspects . ASEAN's geostrategic importance stems from many factors, including: the strategic location of member countries, the large shares of global trade that pass through regional waters, and the alliances and partnerships which the United States shares with ASEAN member states . In July 2009, the United States signed ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, which establishes guiding principles intended to build confidence among its signatories with the aim of maintaining regional peace and stability . Trade flows are robust and increasing between America and the ASEAN region . </P>

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