The Biden administration in the United States has announced that Vice President Harris will attend the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe in Tokyo on the 27th of this month.
The White House of the United States issued a statement on the 7th, saying that Vice President Harris will visit Japan and South Korea from the 25th to the 29th of this month. ”, He announced that he would attend on behalf of the Biden administration.
Regarding Vice President Harris's presence, the White House said, "We commend Mr. Abe for his achievements and emphasize the importance of Mr. Abe's leadership in promoting our bilateral alliance and a free and open Indo-Pacific." I'm doing it.
It will be the first visit to Japan by Vice President Harris since he took office in January last year.
The White House also said that Vice President Harris will hold talks with senior government officials in Japan and South Korea, respectively, to strengthen ties with the two countries, promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, and confirm economic and security cooperation. doing.