US Pesident JOE BIDEN and British Prime Minister BORIS JOHNSON
This first call came from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. A read outs from the White House and Downing Street of this conversation between two leaders that reads: The leaders "discussed the need for continued close coordination among allies and democratic partners on Afghanistan policy going forward,"
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Biden has his first known call with a foreign counterpart since the fall of Kabul
From CNN's Kaitlan Collins
In his first known call with a foreign counterpart since the fall of Kabul, President Biden has spoken with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, according to read outs from the White House and Downing Street.
The leaders "discussed the need for continued close coordination among allies and democratic partners on Afghanistan policy going forward," according to the statement from the White House.
The two agreed to have a virtual meeting with G7 leaders next week.
Here's the full White House readout:
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke today regarding developments in Afghanistan. They commended the bravery and professionalism of their military and civilian personnel, who are working shoulder to shoulder in Kabul on the evacuation of their citizens and Afghan nationals who assisted in the war effort. They also 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 agreed to hold a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach.
UPDATE: This post has been updated to include the readout from the White House.
