HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Austrian President Van der Bellen hide Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Austrian President Van der Bellen Readout Office of the Spokesperson March 15, 2024 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Austrian President Van der Bellen today in Vienna, Austria. Secretary Blinken and President Van der Bellen emphasized the strength of the U.S.-Austria partnership in supporting humanitarian needs in Ukraine and continuing to enforce the integrity of EU sanctions on Russia. The Secretary thanked Austria for critical humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and support for Israel’s right to ensure October 7 can never be repeated. Tags Austria Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Humanitarian Aid Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Trip The Secretary of State