U.S. Department of Defense

08/27/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2021 17:07

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Call with U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby provided the following readout:

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone with U.K. Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace regarding the recent attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan. Secretary of State Wallace offered condolences for the loss of 13 U.S. service members in the attack. Secretary Austin expressed his appreciation for Secretary of State Wallace's support and concern, and reiterated his thanks for the UK's contributions to security and stability in Afghanistan as the United States, Allies, and partners continue their evacuation.