Harris travels to Singapore, Bahrain and Germany before leaving office by Reuters

Written by Jasper Ward

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Europe, the Middle East and Asia from January 13-17, the White House said on Tuesday.

The trip, which will likely be Harris’ last as vice president before leaving office on January 20, will stop in Singapore, Bahrain and Germany, according to the White House. She will be accompanied by her husband, Doug Emhoff.

The White House said Harris will meet with leaders and visit Changi Naval Base while in Singapore on January 15.

She added that the next day she will meet with leaders in Manama, Bahrain, and visit the headquarters of the Naval Support Activity – Bahrain, the headquarters of the US Naval Forces Central Command and the US Fifth Fleet.

On Jan. 16, Harris will be in Spangdahlem, Germany, to visit the U.S. Air Force’s 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Force Base, according to the White House.

“Throughout her trip, the Vice President will discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s accomplishments over the past four years in each region, the U.S. partnership with relevant countries, the contributions of U.S. military forces to regional and global security, and the United States’ enduring efforts.” The White House said it was in the national security interests of the United States.

She added that Harris will communicate with US service members during the trip.