Secretary Pompeo’s Call with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

You are subscribed to Collected Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Secretary Pompeo's Call with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg 03/30/2020 04:21 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:‎  Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss Transatlantic cooperation and the upcoming NATO Foreign Ministerial.  Secretary Pompeo emphasized U.S. support for NATO and the importance of Transatlantic unity.  The Secretary and the Secretary General discussed how NATO is helping to coordinate Allied responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of countering efforts by the People's Republic of China and Russia to spread disinformation and propaganda related to the virus.  They also discussed the need for Afghan leaders to form an inclusive government that makes reaching a political settlement a priority and bolsters the security of the state. The Secretary thanked the Secretary General for his efforts to move the Ministerial to a virtual format, demonstrating NATO's adaptability and ability to maintain strong communication among Allies even in times of crisis.    Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.    Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520