Secretary Blinken's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy
US Department of State
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Office of the Spokesperson
August 20, 2024
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today. The Secretary discussed the importance of completing the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, bringing the hostages home, and increasing the flow of humanitarian assistance. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Secretary Lammy also discussed the need to deescalate tensions in the region. The two reaffirmed enduring support for Ukraine.
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