The White House in the United States has announced a delegation of the Biden administration to attend the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe.


With Vice President Harris at the top, the list includes Thailand's trade representative and successive ambassadors to Japan.

Regarding the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe on the 27th of this month, the White House in the United States announced the delegation of the Biden administration to attend on the 23rd.



According to that, the delegation was led by Vice President Harris, and the members included the Thai Trade Representative, former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mullen, who served as the head of the United States military uniform group, and former Deputy State Secretary Armitage, who is known for his knowledge of Japan. Includes the Secretary.



In addition, successive ambassadors to Japan such as Ambassador Kennedy to Australia and Senator Hagerty will also attend.



A senior Biden administration official also revealed that Vice President Harris will meet with Prime Minister Kishida on the 26th when he arrives in Japan to discuss the situation in Taiwan and the promotion of a free and open Indo-Pacific.



Vice President Harris said that on the 29th, he will exchange views with President Yoon Sung-ryul on the North Korean issue during his next visit to South Korea.



When asked by reporters about the state funeral, "It's causing controversy in Japan, what kind of impact do you think it will have on the visit of Vice President Harris?" "I won't comment on that. All I can say is that former Prime Minister Abe was a great friend of America."

UN Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu announces attendance

At a press conference on the 23rd, a UN spokesperson announced that former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" will be attended by Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu, who is the head of the United Nations disarmament department, on behalf of Secretary-General Guterres.