Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the margins of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in Liverpool. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the Ukraine, State Department’s Spokesperson Ned Price reports.
The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
They also discussed combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the climate crisis, standing up for democracy and human rights globally, and Germany’s priorities for its 2022 G7 presidency.
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken also met yesterday with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss on the margins of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in Liverpool.
Secretary Blinken and Foreign Secretary Truss emphasized the importance of continued U.S.-UK coordination to deter Russia in the Ukraine issue. They also discussed Iran’s nuclear program as well as ways to advance the global COVID-19 response, health security, and our strong bilateral relationship.
The Secretary expressed his appreciation for the UK’s leadership this past year as G7 president.
The Secretary noted the scale and urgency of the shared challenges, underscoring the need to have a Senate-confirmed Ambassador in place.