Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Polish Foreign Minister Rau

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on December 9, 2022. [Photo by Freddie Everett/Public Domain]

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OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Washington with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau.  Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Rau discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including Poland’s leadership role in humanitarian and security assistance to Ukraine and opportunities to advance energy security, mutual prosperity, and our shared values.  Underscoring the strength of NATO’s bonds, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of the Alliance continuing to stay in close coordination as we support Ukraine against Russia’s ongoing aggression.