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Pence affirms alliance with Australian FM

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (KUNA) -- US Vice President Mike Pence met Tuesday with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at the White House to reaffirm the "strong" alliance between their two countries.
The leaders exchanged view on areas of mutual concern including "growing threats to peace and security from North Korea and ISIS," said a White House statement.
Pence thanked Bishop for Australia's multifaceted partnership with the US around the globe, the statement affirmed. (end) ak.gta