August 16, 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 Gen. Thierry Burkhard today via video teleconference.
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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