Mattis says U.S. committed to Asia-Pacific as allies seek clear policy


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  • Friday, 02 Jun 2017

U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis delivers the commencement address to graduating cadets during ceremonies at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 27, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Segar

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday the United States remains committed to its Asia-Pacific allies, as he arrived in Singapore for the region's premier defence and security forum.

Mattis, who is making his second visit to the region since he took charge of the Pentagon on Jan. 20, will be looking to articulate a clear U.S. policy for allies in the region and reassuring them.

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