US President Donald Trump to visit Asia from November 3

U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, the Philippines and Hawaii between November 3^rd and 14^th, the White House said on Monday (October 16^th).

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about Iran and the Iran nuclear deal in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington on October 13^th, 2017. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)

He will "call on the international community to join together in maximising pressure on North Korea", the White House said in a statement, and will meet family members of Japanese citizens who have been abducted by North Korea.

During his visit, Trump will emphasise his commitment to U.S. alliances and partnerships, attend events at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

He will also meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang./.

VNF/Reuters