US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates arrives in Melbourne, Australia on November 7, 2010. Press TV
US Seeks To Expand Military Presence In Asia -- BBC
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said the US wants a larger military presence in Asia.
On his way to Australia for annual security talks, Mr Gates said closer ties with Australia would help the US expand its role in South East Asia.
The US would focus on fighting piracy, improving counter-terrorism, disaster aid and cyber-security, he said.
He said the US move was not to contain China, which is engaged in various territorial disputes in the region.
Mr Gates said Washington had no plans for more bases in the region.
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