Secretary Blinken’s Call with People’s Republic of China State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi

The following readout was published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs on Aug. 29, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi about the importance of the international community holding the Taliban accountable for the public commitments they have made regarding the safe passage and freedom to travel for Afghans and foreign nationals.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs