Overview

• U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné held a joint press availability, emphasizing continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
• Blinken calls for swift, impartial investigation into an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers, urging protection for civilians.
• France and the U.S. coordinate closely on various global issues, including the Middle East crisis, with a focus on achieving a two-state solution.
• Blinken and Séjourné condemn the escalation in Gaza and stress the importance of humanitarian aid delivery and protection of civilians.
• The U.S. and France reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine, highlighting the critical need for munitions and air defenses to support Ukrainian forces.