WASHINGTON, 23 May 2022, (TON): Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna to congratulate her on her appointment and discuss some of the pressing global issues the United States and France are confronting together.
The Secretary and Foreign Minister Colonna agreed on the importance of continuing steadfast support to Ukraine and maintaining significant costs to President Putin for his war of choice.
They discussed steps the United States and France could take together to support EU accession paths for countries that qualify for membership.
They touched upon the NATO Alliance, including how best to support Finland and Sweden’s bids to join NATO and key issues ahead of the Madrid summit.
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