Press release

PM call with US President Joe Biden: 23 August 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to US President Joe Biden.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

皇冠体育app Prime Minister spoke to US President Joe Biden again this evening on the situation in Afghanistan, ahead of tomorrow鈥檚 G7 meeting.

皇冠体育appy discussed the ongoing efforts by the UK and US to coordinate the rapid and safe evacuation of our nationals and those who previously worked with our governments from Kabul International Airport.

皇冠体育app leaders agreed to continue working together to ensure those who are eligible to leave are able to, including after the initial phase of the evacuation has ended.

皇冠体育app Prime Minister and President Biden noted the importance of concerted diplomatic engagement to secure the progress made in Afghanistan and prevent a humanitarian crisis.

皇冠体育appy committed to driving international action, including through the G7 and UN Security Council, to stabilise the situation, support the Afghan people and work towards an inclusive and representative Afghan government.

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Published 23 August 2021