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US to establish embassies in Kiribati, Tonga

Washington, July 12 (UNI/Sputnik) US Vice President Kamala Harris will announce on Tuesday the country's intention to open embassies in the Pacific island nations of Kiribati and Tonga, the White House said.
"Vice President is announcing the following actions. The Biden-Harris Administration will: Establish New U.S. Embassies in Kiribati and Tonga," the statement said.
The Biden administration recognizes that the close US partnership with the Pacific requires regular exchange between the governments at all levels, it explained.
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