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UK foreign minister speaks with U.S. counterpart to express sympathy over Kabul attack

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Posted on August 27, 2021

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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s foreign minister Dominic Raab said he spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday to express sympathy for the U.S. troops killed after suspected suicide bombers struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport. “They paid the ultimate sacrifice while helping others reach safety,” Raab said in a statement. “I also […]

UK Foreign Minister Offers Condolences to US After Kabul Attack

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s foreign minister Dominic Raab said he spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday to express sympathy for the U.S. troops killed after suspected suicide bombers struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport.

“They paid the ultimate sacrifice while helping others reach safety,” Raab said in a statement. “I also want to extend my condolences to the families of all those Afghans killed or injured. It is tragic that as they sought safety they have suffered at the hands of terrorists.”

(Reporting by Andrew MacAskill; Editing by Chris Reese)

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What did the UK foreign minister discuss with the US Secretary of State?
Dominic Raab spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to express sympathy for the U.S. troops killed in the Kabul attack.
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Raab stated that the troops 'paid the ultimate sacrifice while helping others reach safety.'
Who else did Raab extend condolences to?
Raab also extended his condolences to the families of all those Afghans killed or injured in the attack.

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