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VP Harris Kicks Off Southeast Asian Tour in Singapore

HeadlineAug 23, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris is in Singapore as part of a Southeast Asian visit this week. Harris addressed the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan, saying the U.S. is focused on evacuation efforts. The visit, which was planned before recent events in Afghanistan, aims to strengthen U.S. ties with regional powers that could help stem China’s influence. Harris will travel to Vietnam Tuesday, becoming the first U.S. vice president to visit the country.

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