Secretary Blinken’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Al Sabah

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed the pause in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has allowed for the release of hostages and an increase in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to people in Gaza. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States commitment to working with Kuwait and regional partners towards the formation of viable, prosperous Palestinian state. The Secretary reaffirmed the friendship and strategic partnership between Kuwait and the United States.