Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani today and congratulated Italy on a successful G7 host year. They discussed the situation in Lebanon and the ongoing efforts to reach a diplomatic resolution that allows civilians to safely return home. They also shared concerns on growing humanitarian assistance needs in Lebanon. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring critical humanitarian aid is delivered to Gaza and the need to end the conflict in Gaza and bring the hostages home. They also discussed Russia's aggression against Ukraine, including implications of Russia's decision to introduce DPRK troops into its war on Ukraine.

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