Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defence | Official website
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recently engaged in a call with Swedish Minister of Defense Pål Jonson to address crucial security matters. The discussion centered on continued support for Ukraine and other key security issues.
During the call, Secretary Austin expressed gratitude towards Minister Jonson for Sweden's significant military assistance to Ukraine. He underscored the importance of Sweden's contributions, noting that "Sweden's efforts, and its new role as the 32nd member of the NATO Alliance, demonstrate its solid commitment to regional security."
Furthermore, Secretary Austin emphasized the ongoing collaboration between the United States and Sweden, stating that "The United States and Sweden will continue to work together, alongside international partners, to support Ukraine."
The conversation between the two defense officials also touched upon the persistent Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, with a mutual acknowledgment of the shared objective to achieve security in the region. It was highlighted that "transatlantic collaboration is necessary to ensure regional security going forward."
