Arti BaliNew Delhi, July 24 -- The United States on Friday outlined plans to expand cooperation with Southeast Asia in artificial intelligence (AI), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), a move that aligns with India's rapidly expanding civil nuclear ambitions and broader Indo-Pacific technology partnerships.

Speaking after Secretary of State Marco Rubio's participation in the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim, in a virtual media briefing, said Washington was prioritising advanced technologies and energy security across Southeast Asia.

"There's a big emphasis on advancing technologies of the future in Southeast Asia, given the region's interest in digital e...