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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 Botswana Defence Force Commander Lt. Gen. Placid Segokgo in Gaborone, Botswana today.

The leaders discussed the current security environment in Africa and bilateral security cooperation priorities. Gen. Brown thanked Lt. Gen. Segokgo for Botswana’s leadership in co-hosting the 2024 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD). This year marks the first time the U.S. has co-hosted ACHOD with an African nation, and the first time the conference will take place within Africa.

The U.S. and Botswana are strong defense partners committed to promoting security and stability throughout the region.

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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 Commander of the Zambia Army Lieutenant General Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi in Gaborone, Botswana today.

The leaders discussed shared security interests, including efforts to enhance military-to-military relations and expand areas of cooperation.

The United States and Zambia share the goal of promoting peace and stability across the African continent. 

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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 Senegal Chief of the General Staff of Armed Forces Gen. M’baye Cisse in Gaborone, Botswana today.

The leaders discussed joint efforts to promote regional stability and security in West Africa and beyond, including increasing immediate and long-term capabilities to address terrorist threats and prevent the spread of violent extremism.

Senegal is an important partner of the United States in promoting peace and security in West Africa.

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June 20, 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-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force Field Marshal Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa today by phone.  

The leaders discussed the current security environment in the Middle East, including efforts to deter conflict in the region, enhance regional stability, and de-escalate tensions.  

The U.S. and Bahrain share a strong defense relationship as key partners committed to regional security.

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June 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 New Zealand Defence Force Chief of Defence Air Marshal Tony Davies today by phone. This was the first phone call between the leaders since Air Marshal Davies became New Zealand’s Chief of Defence.  

Gen. Brown and Air Marshal Davies discussed the current security environment in Europe and the Middle East. The United States and New Zealand continue to stand firmly with Ukraine and remain focused on collaborating with regional partners to enhance maritime security.   

The leaders also exchanged views on strengthening security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific and reaffirmed their continued commitment to advancing a shared vision for peace, stability, and prosperity across the region.  

The longstanding defense partnership between the United States and New Zealand is vital to ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.  

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June 11, 2024

Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., met with Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces Gen. Joseph Aoun today at the Pentagon.    

The two leaders exchanged insights on the current security situation in the Middle East, including continued aims to resolve tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and the shared goal of avoiding regional escalation.  

The U.S. and Lebanon share a strong commitment to pursuing durable and sustainable security and stability in the Middle East region.  

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June 07, 2024

Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout: 

On June 6, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., met with French Chief of Defence Gen. Thierry Burkhard and United Kingdom Chief of the Defence Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin in Normandy, France. 

The leaders exchanged views on the security environment in the Middle East and discussed opportunities to bolster defense and deterrence in the region and ensure the flow of humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza. 

The leaders also discussed Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine, including continued military collaboration alongside allies and partners to support Ukraine’s defense.  

The longstanding military alliances between the United States, UK, and France play a critical role in safeguarding peace and security worldwide. 

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May 3, 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 today with Chief of Defence Force of the Singapore Armed Forces Vice Adm. Aaron Beng at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii.

The leaders discussed opportunities for enhancing cooperation to advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. Gen. Brown underscored the importance of allies and partners working collaboratively and exercising their rights and freedoms in the South China Sea.

The steadfast bilateral defense partnership between the United States and Singapore is essential to security and stability throughout the region.

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May 03, 2024

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

On May 2, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., met with Australia Chief of the Defence Force Gen. Angus Campbell, Chief of Staff for Japan Joint Staff Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, and Philippines Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Gen. Romeo Brawner at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii.

The leaders exchanged views on strengthening security collaboration, including enhancing military capacity, readiness, and interoperability.

In April, six vessels and four aircraft from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States jointly sailed and operated in the South China Sea, underscoring shared commitment to regional maritime security.

The four leaders reaffirmed their continued commitment to advancing a shared vision for peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region.

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May 01, 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 Jordanian Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef AlHnaity today at the Pentagon.

The chairmen discussed the current security environment in the Middle East, including efforts to increase the timely delivery of humanitarian aid through all possible avenues and international cooperation.

The leaders also discussed opportunities for increased interoperability and reinforced commitment to aligned security interests.

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

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