Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top U.S. diplomat

Secretary of State will return home in time to attend former President Carter's funeral

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Blinken will speak with South Korean officials about how "to build on our critical cooperation on challenges around the world based on our shared values," the State Department said in a statement. © Reuters

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and France.

The State Department announced Friday that Blinken would visit Seoul, Tokyo and Paris beginning Sunday. He will return to Washington early Thursday in time to attend funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter, officials said.

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