New Zealand's Ardern to visit U.S., promoting exports and tourism

PM plans Harvard commencement address, meetings with senators and U.N. chief

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will visit the U.S. as her country looks to fully reopen its border after more than two years of COVID restrictions. © Reuters

(Reuters) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will visit the United States this week in a bid to boost exports and lure more tourists as the Pacific nation looks to fully reopen its border after more than two years of restrictions.

Ardern's visit comes as U.S. President Joe Biden is on a five-day trip to South Korea and Japan. Her public agenda does not include a meeting with Biden, who is expected to return to Washington on Tuesday.

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