Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Le Drian, German Foreign Minister Maas, and UK Foreign Secretary Raab

The following press release was published by the Office of the Spokesperson on March 23, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with his counterparts from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom today in Brussels. They reaffirmed their strong commitment to NATO and the Transatlantic relationship and support for deeper U.S.-EU cooperation; addressed the challenges posed by Russia and China; and discussed the situation with Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Yemen. They affirmed the centrality of the Transatlantic relationship in addressing shared security and economic concerns. The Secretary underscored the U.S. commitment to coordinated action to address common challenges.

Source: Office of the Spokesperson