Afghanistan: Biden speaks with Boris Johnson in first foreign call after Kabul’s fall
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Joe Biden spoke with UK prime minister Boris Johnson on 17 August on the president’s first foreign call following the fall of Kabul and rapid collapse of Afghanistan to Taliban control amid US withdrawal.
The White House reports that the two men “discussed the need for continued close coordination among allies and democratic partners on Afghanistan policy going forward, including ways the global community can provide further humanitarian assistance and support for refugees and other vulnerable Afghans.”
They are expected to join a virtual session with G7 leaders next week “to discuss a common strategy and approach,” according to a White House statement.
Downing Street reported that the US and UK “agreed on the need for the global community to come together to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan,” with the prime minister committing to “increased humanitarian aid to the region and resettlement of refugees.”
“The Prime Minister stressed the importance of not losing the gains made in Afghanistan over the last [20] years, of protecting ourselves against any emerging threat from terrorism and of continuing to support the people of Afghanistan,” according to a statement.
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