The White House announced a series of new agreements with Singapore aimed at combating cyber threats, tackling climate change and addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcements coincide with Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to the region.
The announcements coincide with Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to the region, as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to counter Chinese influence there.
The two nations agreed to cooperate more closely to track COVID-19 variants and engage in research on coronavirus treatments. And the Department of Commerce is joining with the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry to create a partnership focused on strengthening trade throughout a handful of key industries.The White House announced additional agreements between the two nations fostering cooperation on space exploration and defense issues as well.
Loong then showed her a species of an orchid that was named in her honor, and Harris participated in a brief courtesy call with President Halimah Yacob, before heading into a series of bilateral meetings with the prime minister. The trip marks Harris’ second foreign trip — she visited Guatemala and Mexico in June — and will be the first time a U.S. vice president has visited Vietnam.
Harris is expected to emphasize the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific region in her conversations with Singapore’s and Vietnam’s leaders.
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