Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on August 20, 2024. The discussion focused on the importance of completing the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, bringing the hostages home, and increasing the flow of humanitarian assistance. Additionally, Secretary Blinken and Foreign Secretary Lammy addressed the need to deescalate tensions in the region. Both officials reaffirmed their enduring support for Ukraine.
The information was provided by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
