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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley’s Phone Call with French Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Thierry Burkhard


Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs

July 31, 2023


WASHINGTON, D.C., — Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Dave Butler provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke with the French Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Thierry Burkhard today by phone.

The two leaders discussed the security situation in Niger.

The long-standing alliance between the U.S. and French militaries plays a critical role in maintaining peace and stability in Europe and other regions around the world.


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