Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom
HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom hide Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom Readout December 20, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron. The Secretary stressed the importance of urgently addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza, the imperative of minimizing civilian casualties, and the need to prevent the conflict’s further escalation. Secretary Blinken underscored the U.S. commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The Secretary also condemned attacks by the Houthis on commercial vessels operating in the Red Sea and urged cooperation among all partners to uphold maritime security. The leaders also discussed assistance and support for Ukraine in 2024 as it continues its fight against Russia’s aggression. Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs France Germany Human Rights and Democracy Humanitarian Aid Office of the Spokesperson Palestinian Territories Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Russia The Secretary of State Sovereignty Ukraine United Kingdom Yemen
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron. The Secretary stressed the importance of urgently addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza, the imperative of minimizing civilian casualties, and the need to prevent the conflict’s further escalation. Secretary Blinken underscored the U.S. commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The Secretary also condemned attacks by the Houthis on commercial vessels operating in the Red Sea and urged cooperation among all partners to uphold maritime security. The leaders also discussed assistance and support for Ukraine in 2024 as it continues its fight against Russia’s aggression.
