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DeSantis to visit Asia, Europe next week

The governor said he’s leading a trade mission along with other Florida officials.
 
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a tour at North Baptist Church in Spartanburg on Wednesday April 19, 2023.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a tour at North Baptist Church in Spartanburg on Wednesday April 19, 2023. [ TRACY GLANTZ | The Island Packet ]
Published April 20

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced plans to lead an Enterprise Florida trade mission to Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom.

Parts of the trip, which will start next week, had been reported earlier.

The delegation is expected to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, according to a news release from DeSantis’ office.

DeSantis on April 27 is slated to deliver a keynote address at an event to mark Israel’s 75 years of independence.

The delegation will include first lady Casey DeSantis, Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella, the head of Enterprise Florida.