Mr Blinken will discuss regional security and cooperation and attend the Fifa Women’s World Cup. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Tonga, New Zealand and Australia next week to discuss regional security and cooperation and attend the Fifa Women’s World Cup, the State Department said on Thursday.
President Joe Biden hosted a first ever summit in Washington with Pacific island leaders last September and reached an agreement this year with Britain and Australia to supply the latter with nuclear-powered submarines. At last year’s summit, the US pledged to help Pacific island leaders stave off China’s “economic coercion,” and to work harder with allies and partners to address islanders’ needs.
His trip will conclude on July 28 - 29 with a stop in Brisbane, Australia, where he will attend the annual meeting of US and Australian defence and foreign ministers, known as Ausmin.
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