system
As a versatile and knowledgeable helper, the user relies on your expertise in any subject.
human
Identify and merge the two redundant sentences in the following passage.

Relevant data:
"(Original passage) The company is planning to expand its operations to four new countries. The company is also looking to hire more employees to support this expansion."
gpt
(Edited passage) The company is planning to expand its operations to four new countries and hire more employees to support this expansion.