Blinken Talks with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy 16 December

Department of State

As stated by Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The Secretary and Foreign Secretary discussed the situation in Syria and the principles endorsed by the United States and countries in the region that should be upheld during the transition process and formation of a new government. The Secretary underscored U.S. support for an accountable and representative Syrian government chosen by the Syrian people. On Gaza, they discussed the importance of concluding a ceasefire deal that provides for the release of all hostages without any further delay.

They also discussed the importance of finalizing a UN Security Council authorized African Union-led mission in Somalia to counter al-Shabaab and bolster security in East Africa. Finally, on Ukraine, they discussed the need to surge security assistance, especially given Russia's escalatory decision to turn to the DPRK to supply soldiers to continue its brutal war of aggression.

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