WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. congressional leaders have invited the president of South Korea to deal with a joint assembly throughout a go to to Washington later this month.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and different leaders introduced Thursday they've invited Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to deal with a joint assembly of Congress in honor of the seventieth anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. The session is ready for April 27.

“With this year marking the 70th anniversary of the alliance between our two countries, it is an especially important time to reflect on the achievements of our partnership and to reaffirm our shared commitment to democracy, economic prosperity, and global peace,” the leaders wrote.

They stated the connection between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea “is one of great importance and significance” and stated the assembly “would provide an ideal platform for you to share your vision for the future of the U.S.-Korea alliance.”

President Biden is internet hosting Yoon at an April 26 state dinner, Biden’s second as president.

The invitation to deal with the Congress comes because the U.S. is strengthening its alliances with Asia and intensifying its deal with China. This week, McCarthy risked China’s anger by internet hosting a bipartisan assembly with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan in a diplomatic present of U.S. help for the island authorities that's territory claimed by Beijing.

South Korea lately elevated joint safety efforts with the United States as issues develop about China’s intentions within the area. The nation additionally has financial issues about U.S. measures concerning the tech business and commerce with China.

Congress routinely welcomes heads of state to ship an tackle throughout a joint assembly, a high-profile alternative to showcase bonds between the U.S. and different nations.

The letter included the congressional minority leaders, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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