January 4, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with German Inspector General of the Armed Forces Gen. Carsten Breuer today by phone.
The two military leaders discussed strategic security cooperation, Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and the security environment in Europe.
The leaders also discussed the ongoing illegal Houthi attacks on commercial vessels operating in international waters in the Red Sea. Gen. Brown reiterated the U.S. desire to work with all nations who share an interest in upholding the principle of freedom of navigation and ensuring safe passage for global shipping.
Germany is a key NATO ally and critical partner in maintaining peace and stability around the globe.
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