HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with UK FCDO Permanent Under Secretary Barton hide Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with UK FCDO Permanent Under Secretary Barton Readout Office of the Spokesperson December 5, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Permanent Under Secretary Philip Barton today in London. Deputy Secretary Sherman discussed the United States’ unwavering commitment to assist Ukraine in mitigating the effects of Russia’s war of aggression and continued attacks on critical infrastructure. They also discussed NATO planning and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Deputy Secretary Trip Deputy Secretary of State Office of the Spokesperson United Kingdom