Blinken embarks on pivotal Indo Pacific diplomatic mission
July 22, 2024 | US Department of State
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to embark on his 18th trip to the Indo-Pacific region, visiting Vietnam, Laos, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and Mongolia. This journey underscores the Biden administration's commitment to strengthening ties with Indo-Pacific partners, emphasizing a vision for a free, open, and prosperous region.
In Vietnam, Blinken will attend the funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, offering condolences and reinforcing the comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnamese officials. His itinerary includes participation in ASEAN-related foreign ministers' meetings in Vinh Hien, where he will co-chair discussions on the ASEAN-U.S. and Mekong-U.S. partnerships. Key topics will include economic cooperation, climate change, and the ongoing crisis in Burma.
In Tokyo, Blinken will join Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and their Japanese counterparts for a foreign and defense ministerial dialogue, building on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's recent visit to Washington. The discussions will focus on the U.S.-Japan alliance and trilateral cooperation with South Korea and the Philippines, including an extended deterrence ministerial meeting aimed at enhancing bilateral defense capabilities.
In Manila, Blinken and Austin will engage in a 2+2 ministerial dialogue with Philippine officials, reaffirming their shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific and addressing challenges in the South China Sea while advancing economic collaboration.
In Singapore, Blinken will meet with senior officials to review security, economic, climate, and technology cooperation, co-chairing the second round of the U.S.-Singapore Critical and Emerging Technologies Dialogue to foster innovation and national security.
Finally, in Mongolia, Blinken will meet with Foreign Minister Batcetseg to continue discussions from the inaugural U.S.-Mongolia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue, focusing on enhancing people-to-people ties through educational exchanges and direct flights between the two nations. This trip highlights the U.S. commitment to deepening relationships across the Indo-Pacific, addressing regional challenges, and promoting collaborative initiatives.
In Vietnam, Blinken will attend the funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, offering condolences and reinforcing the comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnamese officials. His itinerary includes participation in ASEAN-related foreign ministers' meetings in Vinh Hien, where he will co-chair discussions on the ASEAN-U.S. and Mekong-U.S. partnerships. Key topics will include economic cooperation, climate change, and the ongoing crisis in Burma.
In Tokyo, Blinken will join Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and their Japanese counterparts for a foreign and defense ministerial dialogue, building on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's recent visit to Washington. The discussions will focus on the U.S.-Japan alliance and trilateral cooperation with South Korea and the Philippines, including an extended deterrence ministerial meeting aimed at enhancing bilateral defense capabilities.
In Manila, Blinken and Austin will engage in a 2+2 ministerial dialogue with Philippine officials, reaffirming their shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific and addressing challenges in the South China Sea while advancing economic collaboration.
In Singapore, Blinken will meet with senior officials to review security, economic, climate, and technology cooperation, co-chairing the second round of the U.S.-Singapore Critical and Emerging Technologies Dialogue to foster innovation and national security.
Finally, in Mongolia, Blinken will meet with Foreign Minister Batcetseg to continue discussions from the inaugural U.S.-Mongolia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue, focusing on enhancing people-to-people ties through educational exchanges and direct flights between the two nations. This trip highlights the U.S. commitment to deepening relationships across the Indo-Pacific, addressing regional challenges, and promoting collaborative initiatives.
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