FM Lapid speaks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

21.06.2022

President Biden's upcoming visit to Israel will have significant implications for the region and the fight against Iran, as well as immense potential to significantly improve regional stability and security.

(Communicated by the MFA Spokesperson)

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid spoke today (Tuesday, June 21, 2022) with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The two discussed President Biden's visit. The visit will be an opportunity to emphasize the President's deep personal connection to Israel, the United States' commitment to Israel's security, and the strengthening of Israel in the region.

The visit will have significant implications for the region and the fight against Iran, as well as immense potential to significantly improve regional stability and security.

Foreign Minister Lapid briefed the Secretary of State on his upcoming flight to Turkey and on the joint counterterrorism activities with the Turkish government.