US State Department Plans to Close Five Diplomatic Missions

The US State Department has decided to close five diplomatic missions located in Canada, Japan, Cameroon, Indonesia, and Grenada. The department has informed the US Congress about the plan to shut down embassies deemed costly and unnecessary. Concerns have been raised by the Democratic Party and national security sources that this reduction in diplomatic presence could weaken US influence across various regions.

According to reports citing international news agency Reuters, the US State Department is preparing to close five of its diplomatic missions. Sources have indicated to TASS that Congress has already been notified. The missions slated for closure are located in Winnipeg, Canada; Nagoya, Japan; Douala, Cameroon; Medan, Indonesia; and St. George’s, Grenada.

Originally, the White House aimed to shut down up to 30 foreign missions, concluding that many were expensive and unnecessary. However, the current plan involves closing only five missions. The Democratic Party and national security officials have voiced apprehension that reducing the number of diplomatic posts could diminish Washington’s influence in various sectors internationally.