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Mike Pence lands in Sydney for talks with Malcolm Turnbull

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence touched down in Sydney on Friday night to begin a three-day visit as part of his tour of Asia. Scroll down for video U.S. Vice President Mike Pence touched down in Sydney on Friday night to begin a three-day as part of his tour of Asia He was greeted by Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce amid tight security after stepping off his air force plane 'Hello Australia! U.S. Vice President Mike Pence with his wife Karen wave before heading to Australia on Friday, where they will shut down dozens of roads in Sydney over the weekend Mr Pence speaking at a business forum in Jakarta on Friday during his Asian tour Mr Pence and wife Karen Pence pose with U.S. sailors and Marines on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in Japan People will see 'a range of police resources' around the CBD and Sydney Harbour, and those planning to use public transport, including ferries, are being advised to check ahead for any disruptions. Mr Pence is touring Asia to reassure the region of the U.S.' commitment Indonesian President Joko Widodo and first lady Iriana welcome U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence during their meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday Mr Pence waves to the media as representatives of the permanent members of ASEAN look on during his visit at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday The delegation has already stopped in South Korea, Japan and Indonesia in a trip aimed at reinforcing traditional US alliances. A protester holds a placard during a protest against the visit of US Vice President Mike Pence in Sydney Mr Turnbull is pictured during a press conference on Thursday at Parliament House in Canberra Protesters against the visit of US Vice President Mike Pence Speaking on Sunrise on Friday morning, Mr Turnbull said he and Mr Pence would talk about regional security, North Korea, the global battle against terrorism and the Islamic State, as well as trade.

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