US Secretary of State John Kerry would travel to Europe to garner support from key American allies for a military strike against Syria and discuss efforts to negotiate a peace accord between Israel and the Palestinians.

Beginning September 6, Kerry would travel to Lithunia, which currently hold the presidency of European Union; France and Britain, his spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters on September 6.

Kerry in Lithunia will meet with the EU Foreign Ministers in informal session, hosted by the Lithuanians, to discuss the Middle East, including Syria, Egypt, and ongoing direct, final status negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, she said.

Kerry will travel to France on September 7. While in Paris, he will meet with senior French government officials to discuss a range of bilateral and global issues.

On September 8, Kerry will meet with representatives of the Arab League, she added. The Secretary of State will then travel to the United Kingdom.