US-Asia Institute
The US-Asia Institute (USAI) is a private United Nations-associated non-governmental organization. The institute was founded in 1979[1] by Esther G. Kee and the late Joji Konoshima. USAI strives to improve and strengthen the relations between the people and governments of the United States and Asia.
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| Abbreviation | USAI |
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| Motto | Strategic Partnerships with East Asia Since 1979 |
| Formation | 1979 |
| Type | NGO |
| Headquarters | 232 East Capitol Street NE |
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Chairman | Glenn Lau-Kee |
President | Mary Sue Bissell |
| Website | usasiainstitute.org |
President Jimmy Carter was the keynote speaker at the first US-Asia Institute Gala, held in May 1980.[2]
References
- "US-Asia Institute Officials Pay a Courtesy Call on Ambassador Cuisia". Embassy of the Philippines DC. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- "US-Asia Institute retains MCG to Fundraise for Japan Tsunami relief". Mercury Communications Group. 13 April 2011. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 2018-02-02.
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