Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Chair of the NATO Military Committee Adm. Rob Bauer

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January 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., yesterday spoke with Chair of the NATO Military Committee Adm. Rob Bauer by phone.

The military leaders discussed topics for the upcoming NATO Military Committee/Chiefs of Defense Session. Additionally, Gen. Brown congratulated Adm. Bauer for his successful tenure as Chair of the NATO Military Committee.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to readiness and to continued operations to demonstrate the world’s strongest alliance remains ready and vigilant.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Singapore’s Chief of Defence Force Vice Adm. Aaron Beng

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January 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Singapore’s Chief of Defence Force Vice Adm. Aaron Beng today by phone. Vice Adm. Beng last spoke with the Chairman during a visit to the Pentagon in October 2024.

Gen. Brown and Vice Adm. Beng discussed the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue 2025. They also discussed opportunities to address key issues in the Indo-Pacific region through bilateral and multilateral military engagements. Both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to deterring aggression and strengthening interoperability in the region.

The critical relationship between the U.S. and Singapore plays a key role in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces Gen. Mohammad bin Ab Rahman

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December 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces Gen. Mohammad bin Ab Rahman yesterday by phone.

Gen. Brown expressed appreciation for Malaysia being one of the most important U.S. defense partners in the region, and the leaders discussed opportunities to further defense cooperation between both militaries. Gen. Brown also affirmed the importance of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific and stressed the need for militaries in the region to coordinate in achieving this objective.

Lastly, the Chairman stated that he looks forward to Malaysia’s upcoming chair year of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2025 and welcomed insight into Malaysia’s policy priorities.

The U.S. and Malaysia share a vital relationship as key partners committed to stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Jordan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Al Hnaity

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December 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Jordan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Al Hnaity today by phone.

Gen. Brown and Maj. Gen. Al Hnaity discussed the recent events in Syria, progress with the ceasefire in Lebanon and delivery of humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Both military leaders affirmed the importance of the U.S.-Jordan relationship and pledged to keep in close contact as the situation in Syria develops.

The U.S. and Jordan share strong military ties as key partners committed to Middle East peace, security and stability.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with France’s Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Thierry Burkhard

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December 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with France’s Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Thierry Burkhard yesterday by phone.

Gen. Brown and Gen. Burkhard discussed the French and U.S. African strategies, ceasefire implementation in Lebanon, implications of activity in Syria and Ukraine battlefield assessments.

The long-standing alliance between the U.S. and French militaries plays a critical role in maintaining peace and stability in Europe and other regions around the world.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Metin Gürak

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December 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Metin Gürak yesterday by phone.

The two military leaders discussed the evolving security situation in Syria, our commitment to defense cooperation, and efforts to promote peace and stability. Both leaders agreed on the necessity of communication and partner cooperation to ensure peaceful transition in Syria.

Turkey is a key NATO ally, and the U.S. values its strategic bilateral relationship.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Qatar’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Jassim Al Mannai

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November 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Qatar’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Jassim Al Mannai today by phone.

Gen. Brown and Lt. Gen. Al Mannai discussed the U.S.-Qatar strategic partnership and opportunities to enhance interoperability between militaries. The military leaders also exchanged views regarding the Hamas and Hezbollah ceasefire negotiations, and the ongoing threat posed to international shipping in the Red Sea by the Houthi movement.

Additionally, Gen. Brown congratulated Lt. Gen. Al Mannai on his recent promotion and appointment as chief of staff of the Qatari armed forces.

The U.S. and Qatar share a vital relationship as key partners committed to stability and security in the Middle East region.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces Gen. Daniel Zmeko

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November 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., met with Chief of the General Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces Gen. Daniel Zmeko yesterday at the Pentagon.

Gen. Brown and Zmeko discussed continued security assistance support for Ukraine and defense modernization challenges. Additionally, Gen. Brown affirmed U.S. commitment to the security of Slovakia and Eastern Europe.

The Slovak Republic is an important NATO ally and plays a critical role in maintaining peace and security in Europe.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Video Teleconference with Indonesia’s Commander of National Armed Forces Gen. Agus Subiyanto

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November 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Indonesia’s Commander of National Armed Forces Gen. Agus Subiyanto today by video teleconference.

Gen. Brown stressed the importance of multinational collaboration throughout the Indo-Pacific region and citied the Super Garuda Shield Exercise as an opportunity to expand regional cooperation. Additionally, the military leaders discussed the strengthening of defense cooperation and the continuation of military modernization efforts.

The U.S.-Indonesia relationship provides an important stabilizing presence in the region, and the U.S. military looks forward to advancing its defense partnership with the armed forces of Indonesia.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with the United Kingdom’s Chief of the Defense Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin

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November 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with the United Kingdom’s Chief of the Defense Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin today by phone. Gen. Brown and Adm. Radakin discussed the latest battlefield developments in Ukraine, current security assistance efforts and the security environment in the Middle East. The U.S. and United Kingdom are strong military partners and share a special relationship rooted in longstanding mutual support and cooperation.

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