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| U.S. SecDef James Mattis |
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) - U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis will travel to Japan and South Korea next week for his first overseas visit since taking office, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Departing on Feb. 1, Mattis will begin his trip in South Korea, where he will meet with his South Korean counterpart Han Min Koo and other senior officials. On Feb. 3, Mattis will travel to Tokyo to meet with his Japanese counterpart Tomomi Inada.
"The trip will underscore the commitment of the United States to our enduring alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and further strengthen U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea security cooperation," the Pentagon said in a statement.
On Friday, Mattis was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Pentagon chief in an overwhelming vote.
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