US President Joe Biden at a press conference in Washington, DC (Photo: AFP/ VNA)

Among actions planned for the next 12 to 24 months, the Biden administration said it will reinforce deterrence against military provocation targeting the United States, its allies and partners.

The release of the strategy is seen as part of the Biden administration's efforts to showcase its continued focus on the Indo-Pacific.

To build "collective capacity" with allies and partners to tackle the challenges in the region, the Biden administration said it will deepen cooperation with five regional treaty alliances, including Australia, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Thailand while reinforcing relationships with other key regional partners.