March 6, 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 Chairman of the European Union Military Committee Gen. Robert Brieger today by video teleconference.
The two leaders discussed the security environment in Europe, with Gen. Brown expressing appreciation for the European Union’s steadfast support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russian aggression.
Gen. Brieger and Gen. Brown also discussed the threats to commercial and naval vessels in the Middle East as the Houthis continue to endanger the lives of international seafarers. The leaders pledged greater coordination among partner forces in the region as the United States and the European Union aim to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea.
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