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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call with German Federal Minister of Defense Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer

Aug. 25, 2021

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following readout:

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with German Federal Minister of Defense Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to exchange perspectives on the ongoing evacuation operations from Kabul.  The principals noted strong cooperation and coordination among Allies, and agreed to remain in touch as the operation continued.

Austin Defense Secretary partnerships Afghanistan