Secretary Blinken’s Call with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Kaag

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag. Secretary Blinken reviewed ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve the ceasefire endorsed by the United Nations Security Council in resolution 2735 and emphasized the important role of the United Nations in surging humanitarian assistance as part of the implementation of any agreement. He and Coordinator Kaag discussed steps to address acute food insecurity, alleviate strained health services, and improve access to clean water. They reiterated the importance of protecting civilians and humanitarian personnel. The Secretary expressed the United States' continued support for the Coordinator's mandate, including as it pertains to leading UN planning for early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.

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