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Harris looks to assure US allies over chaotic Afghan exit

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Bloomberg • 5 min read
Harris looks to assure US allies over chaotic Afghan exit
What will influence perceptions of US's commitment to the region will be what the US does going forward, says PM Lee.
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US Vice President Kamala Harris sought to reassure US allies in Asia over its commitment to the region, as she faced a volley of questions on Afghanistan during a visit to Singapore.

During a press briefing on Monday, Aug 23, Harris pointed to a series of agreements reached with Singapore on cybersecurity, climate and public health as evidence the US is committed to honouring agreements with longstanding security partners in the region.

The vice president mentioned that the US was focused on successfully completing the evacuation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban have effectively taken control following 20 years of war with America. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong offered to help the US with the evacuation effort.

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