US to close five diplomatic missions, including in Canada, Japan, Cameroon, Indonesia, Grenada
White House had originally planned up to 30 closures; only five will be affected now
En resumen
- US State Department plans to close five overseas missions in Winnipeg, Nagoya, Douala, Medan and St.
- George’s, after White House initially considered up to 30 cuts; Democratic Party warns reductions could weaken Washington’s regional standing.
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The US State Department plans to close five diplomatic missions abroad.
According to sources cited by the agency, the White House initially sought to close up to 30 overseas posts, but for now, the cuts will affect only five of them.
LONDON, August 4. /TASS/. The US State Department has notified Congress of its intention to close five US diplomatic missions, Reuters reported, citing sources.
US missions in Winnipeg (Canada), Nagoya (Japan), Douala (Cameroon), Medan (Indonesia), and St. George’s (Grenada) are slated for closure, according to sources. The White House initially sought to close up to 30 overseas posts as many are cost-ineffective and no longer necessary, but for now, the cuts will affect only five of them, according to the report.
That said, the US Democratic Party and national security sources cited by Reuters expressed concern that a reduction in the number of US diplomatic missions could undermine Washington’s position in several regions simultaneously.
