09/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2024 06:42
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the United Kingdom September 9-10, where he will open the U.S.-UK Strategic Dialogue, reaffirming our special relationship. While in London, Secretary Blinken will also meet with senior government officials to discuss a range of critical issues, including the Indo-Pacific, AUKUS partnership, the Middle East, and our collective efforts to support Ukraine.
On September 11, Secretary Blinken will travel to Ukraine with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where they will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and senior Ukrainian government officials to discuss continued support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's aggression and how to ensure Ukraine can thrive militarily, economically, and democratically in the long term.
On September 12, Secretary Blinken will travel to Poland, where he will meet with senior Polish government officials to discuss a range of important bilateral issues, including deepening our defense and energy cooperation, and our work as NATO Allies to support Ukraine's defense.