Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Marian

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Jan Marian.  The Deputy Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral relationship between the United States and the Czech Republic, including our strong support of Ukraine.  They also discussed opportunities to address synthetic drug threats and advance collective defense.  The Deputy Secretary highlighted the strength of the U.S. bid to host a Specialized World Expo in Minnesota in 2027 under the theme “Healthy People, Healthy Planet.”