By Our Special Correspondent
The speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, left for an Asian trip to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan, her office said in a statement, but did not mention a stop in Taiwan.
In the statement on Sunday, Pelosi's office said that the "trip will focus on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance in the Indo-Pacific region".
"Today, our Congressional delegation travels to the Indo-Pacific to reaffirm America's strong and unshakeable commitment to our allies and friends in the region," the House Speaker was quoted as saying in the statement.
"In Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan, our delegation will hold high-level meetings to discuss how we can further advance our shared interests and values, including peace and security, economic growth and trade, the Covid-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, human rights and democratic governance.
"Under the strong leadership of President Biden, America is firmly committed to smart, strategic engagement in the region, understanding that a free and flourishing Indo-Pacific is crucial to prosperity in our nation and around the globe," she added.
Member of the delegation accompanying Pelosi are leading members of the House of Representatives: Gregory Meeks, Mark Takano, Suzan DelBene, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Andy Kim.
The visit comes after renewed tensions between the US and China over speculation that Pelosi may also stop in Taiwan.
Pelosi's original plan was to visit Taiwan in April, but she postponed her trip after she tested positive for Covid-19. His last House Speaker to visit Taiwan was Republican Newt Gingrich in 1997. –IANS
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