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WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
today met in person for the first time with Defense Secretary Michael Fallon,
his new British counterpart.
Hagel and Fallon discussed a range of issues, including the
current situation in Ukraine and the ongoing threat posed by Islamic State of
Iraq and the Levant, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in
a statement summarizing the meeting, which took place during the NATO summit in
Wales.
Kirby said Hagel expressed his gratitude for the continued
British support of humanitarian and resupply efforts in Iraq, and that Fallon
extended his condolences over the recent murder of American journalist Steven
Sotloff.
“Both Fallon and Hagel highlighted to need to build a
coalition to help address the ISIL threat,” Kirby said.
The two defense leaders also discussed the current situation
in Ukraine and the need for increased defense spending by NATO nations and
partners, the press secretary said. “Both of them reiterated their nations'
commitment to the importance of NATO and the principle of collective defense,
including a discussion of the proposed NATO Rapid Reaction Force,” he added.
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