Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Minister Fidan on the Situation in Syria

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the rapidly developing situation in Syria. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Fidan discussed the need for de-escalation and the protection of civilian lives and infrastructure in Aleppo and elsewhere. They also discussed ongoing humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the need to bring the war to an end and secure the release of all hostages.