Washington DC [US], January 5 (ANI): Amid the continuing political turmoil in South Korea, United States secretary of State Antony Blinken is about to go to the nation and can focus on how each the nations can increase efforts to advertise a “free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”Blinken may also journey to Japan, France together with South Korea from January 4-9.
In a press launch, the US Department of State stated, “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to the Republic of Korea (ROK), Japan, and France January 4-9. In the ROK, Secretary Blinken will meet with senior ROK government officials to reaffirm the ironclad US-ROK alliance and discuss ways our two nations can build on our critical cooperation on challenges around the world based on our shared values. The Secretary will also discuss how the United States and the ROK can strengthen key efforts to promote a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, as well as trilateral efforts with Japan,” the US Department of State stated.
It added, “In Japan, Secretary Blinken will meet with senior Japanese government officials to review the tremendous progress the US-Japan alliance has made over the past few years. Secretary Blinken will reaffirm the importance of the alliance in addressing a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues and continue to build on the momentum of US-Japan-ROK trilateral cooperation.”In France, Secretary Blinken will meet with senior French officers as a part of our very important partnership to deal with challenges in Europe, the Middle East, and past.
Meanwhile, Blinken on Saturday additionally spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The US State Department stated that the Secretary and Foreign Minister mentioned the most recent developments in ongoing efforts to succeed in a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the discharge of the hostages, will increase the circulation of humanitarian help into Gaza, and brings an finish to the struggle.
“They further discussed the situation in Syria. The Secretary reaffirmed US support for an inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned peaceful political transition to a representative and accountable government. The Secretary also expressed his appreciation for the role Egypt continues to play to secure peace in the region and underlined the importance of the US-Egypt strategic partnership,” the US State Department added. (ANI)