“Secretary… Pompeo met with Spanish Foreign Minister… Borrell today at the Department of State,” the readout said on Monday. “The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Spain’s efforts to support a return to democracy in Venezuela.”
Pompeo and Borrell also discussed regional and bilateral topics including what Palladino described as “Russia’s aggression in the Black Sea,” Palladino said.
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They also discussed joint efforts in NATO and the importance of meeting defence spending targets outlined in the Wales Pledge, the readout added.