Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock today in Washington on the margins of the NATO Summit. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Baerbock reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and discussed challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China, including China's support for Russia’s military industrial base.
The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire that would secure the release of hostages and ensure increased deliveries of humanitarian assistance in Gaza. They also emphasized the importance of preventing further escalation in the Middle East and addressed the shared threat posed by Iran.
Additionally, they reviewed progress made towards a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, stressing the need to finalize a deal as soon as possible. The Secretary and Foreign Minister welcomed the announcement of the episodic deployment of conventional U.S. long-range fires in Germany starting in 2026 as part of planning for enduring stationing of these capabilities in the future.
