US Vice President Kamala Harris holds bilateral talks in Germany
Istanbul, Turkey - US Vice President Kamala Harris held separate talks with world leaders at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, according to a statement from the White House.
Harris discussed the situation in Gaza with Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a meeting on Friday where she emphasised the need to ensure the safety of more than one million civilians in the region in the event of a possible attack by Israel against Rafah.
In the meeting where the leaders evaluated the long-term cessation of conflicts in Gaza, the release of prisoners and plans thereafter, Harris stressed that Palestinians should not be forcibly displaced from Gaza.
Harris also highlighted the importance of protecting civilians, increasing humanitarian aid and establishing an appropriate environment for a cease-fire to ensure aid reaches those in need in Gaza.
In a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Harris reiterated her commitment to a security agreement between the US and Iraq and emphasised the importance of the High Military Commission and economic relations between the two countries.
Harris underscored that attacks on US personnel will be met with a response when necessary and requested the support of the Iraqi government to stop the attacks.
She reiterated US President Joe Biden’s invitation to Sudani to visit the White House.
Harris congratulated Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob for Slovenia’s presence on the UN Security Council for the 2024 - 2025 term.
She emphasised the importance of a NATO-EU partnership for Ukraine’s independence and transatlantic security as she thanked Golob for Slovenia’s cooperation in delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Harris highlighted the importance of protecting civilians, increasing humanitarian aid and establishing an environment for a cease-fire to ensure aid reaches Gaza