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Blinken to host ministerial meeting with key partners on Afghanistan

US Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Monday will host a virtual ministerial meeting with key partners on Afghanistan, his spokesperson said

Antony Blinken, US secretary of state
Antony Blinken, US secretary of state
Press Trust of India Washington
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 30 2021 | 6:41 AM IST
Antony Blinken, US secretary of state

US Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Monday will host a virtual ministerial meeting with key partners on Afghanistan, his spokesperson said.

The countries that were listed by the US for the virtual ministerial meeting on Afghanistan include, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, Turkey and Qatar, along with the European Union and the NATO.

The participants will discuss an aligned approach for the days and weeks ahead, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

Later in the day, Blinken will speak on American efforts since August 14 and discuss the way forward, he said.

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First Published: Aug 30 2021 | 6:40 AM IST

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