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US Defense Secretary to visit Middle East in coming days: Pentagon

US Materials 1 March 2023 00:29 (UTC +04:00)
US Defense Secretary to visit Middle East in coming days: Pentagon

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will head to the Middle East this weekend, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday, Trend reports citing Al Arabiya.

“This weekend, Secretary Austin will depart on a planned, multi-day visit to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR),” Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

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Without elaborating on which countries Austin would visit, Ryder said the trip would allow the secretary to meet with leaders and several key partner nations to “reaffirm the enduring US commitment to the Middle East region.”

Speaking at a press briefing, Ryder said talks would also focus on ways to work closely to increase regional security and stability and deter potential threats.

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