Readout of Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller's Phone Call With Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin "Benny" Gantz

 Nov. 13, 2020

---

Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin "Benny" Gantz over the phone today. Acting Secretary Miller reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to maintain Israel's Qualitative Military Edge.  

Both leaders expressed continued support to advance shared U.S.-Israeli defense priorities and to further strengthen the two nations' military-to-military cooperation.

Readout of Acting Secretary of Defense Mr. Christopher C. Miller Phone Call With NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

 Nov. 13, 2020

---

Acting Secretary of Defense Mr. Christopher C. Miller conducted a phone call with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to connect on the important issues being advanced in the transatlantic Alliance and communicate U.S. policy continuity following leadership changes.

The leaders discussed the continued importance of coordination in support of NATO Missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.  Acting Secretary Miller and Secretary General Stoltenberg discussed the threat from Russia and the challenge posed by China.