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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will accompany President Donald Trump on his upcoming trip to Asia and he will make an additional stop in Burma, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday.
According to a statement by the State Department, apart from accompanying Trump on his travels to Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Vietnam, and the Philippines, Tillerson will also visit Burma.
"The Secretary's six-country trip demonstrates the Administration's commitment to our alliances and partnerships in the Asia Pacific and highlights our ongoing engagement in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the East Asia Summit (EAS) on regional issues of mutual interest and concern," said the statement.
