Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today at the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Secretary Lammy underscored that NATO Allies are more capable and unified than ever. They discussed how both the United States and the United Kingdom are committed to investing in their respective defense capabilities. They also reaffirmed the importance of ensuring Ukraine has the economic, security, and humanitarian assistance it needs to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Secretary and Foreign Secretary also discussed the need to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages and lays the groundwork for durable peace.