The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Washington with Foreign Ministers and representatives of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. They reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and addressed key deliverables arising from the 2024 NATO Summit, including accelerating Ukraine’s interoperability with NATO and providing a bridge to membership. They also emphasized the urgency of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages and facilitates the increased delivery of humanitarian aid and discussed ongoing work to establish security, governance, and reconstruction for Gaza in a post-conflict period.
