“It was a privilege to interact with American heroes in uniform on the bottom in Korea, led by Basic Paul LaCamera, Commander, U.S. Forces Korea. Throughout visits to the Demilitarized Zone/Joint Safety Space (DMZ/JSA) and Osan Air Base, we conveyed the gratitude of the Congress and the Nation for the patriotic service of our Servicemembers, who stand as sentinels of Democracy on the Korean peninsula,” Pelosi mentioned within the assertion.
Pelosi mentioned the delegation additionally visited Seoul and praised what she described as “a powerful bond” between the US and South Korea.
“The USA and South Korea share a powerful bond fashioned for safety and cast by many years of heat friendship. Our Congressional delegation traveled to Seoul to reaffirm our treasured ties and our shared dedication to advancing safety and stability, financial development and democratic governance,” Pelosi mentioned.
Pelosi mentioned the delegation was “honored to be hosted” at a parliamentary assembly “the place we reaffirmed our dedication to the U.S.-Korea alliance” and “was happy to interact in a cellphone assembly with Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol.”
Offering a readout of the decision, Pelosi mentioned, “we thanked the President for Korea’s hospitality of 28,000 U.S. Servicemembers and their households. Every Member engaged in dialog with the President, highlighting areas of continued cooperation to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a major present of help for Taiwan. Pelosi’s cease in Taipei is the primary time {that a} US Home speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years. Her journey comes at a low level in US-China relations and regardless of warnings from the Biden administration towards a cease in Taiwan.
This story has been up to date with further developments Thursday.
