Published July 22, 2021, 11:42 AM
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III on Thursday (Wednesday in Washington, D.C.) announced that he will be visiting the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam this weekend to convey the message that the US remains a reliable partner and “a friend who shows up when it counts”.
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III (US Department of Defense website)
In a press briefing at the Pentagon, Austin said his Southeast Asian swing will allow him to continue to make the case for a more fair, open and inclusive regional order and to ensure that all countries get a “fair shake”.
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