Secretary Blinken’s Call with Australian Foreign Minister Payne

The following press release was published by the Office of the Spokesperson on Aug. 30, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne about recent events in Afghanistan, including the attack on U.S. forces there. They also discussed our mutual efforts to assist Afghan refugees and partners.

Source: Office of the Spokesperson