Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken traveled to Tokyo and Seoul March 15-18 to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to strengthening our alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and to highlight cooperation that promotes peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, and around the world. In both countries, he participated in bilateral meetings with senior officials, some joined by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin; roundtables with journalists, business leaders, and youth; and media engagements. In Alaska, March 18-19, Secretary Blinken met with the People’s Republic of China government officials. Marc Knapper, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Korea and Japan, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, discuesses the highlights and key outcomes from Secretary Blinken’s visit to Japan and South Korea.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
