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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met to discuss the ongoing implementation of a bilateral agreement.
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Secretary Rubio meets Panamanian foreign minister to discuss regional security and cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha Vasquez to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Panama.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio announces U.S.-Armenia framework for South Caucasus transit project

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met in Washington, D.C., to announce the release of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) Implementation Framework.
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U.S. imposes terrorist designations on Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood chapters

The United States government has announced new terrorist designations targeting chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt.
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U.S. official discusses new multilateral report on North Korean sanctions evasion

The U.S. Department of State's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Jonathan Fritz, addressed United Nations Member States and the press regarding the second report from the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring...
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Secretary Rubio meets Honduran president-elect Asfura to discuss regional cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Honduran President-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura on January 12, 2026.
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Secretary Rubio meets German foreign minister to discuss global security concerns

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to address several international issues.
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Secretary Rubio and Cyprus foreign minister discuss counternarcotics efforts and EU presidency

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Constantinos Kombos, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Iran protests, Venezuela operation, and Ukraine war with French counterpart

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
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Secretary Rubio and NATO Secretary General Rutte discuss Ukraine conflict and Arctic security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on January 9, 2026.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Venezuela and regional stability with OAS Secretary General Ramdin

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Albert Ramdin to discuss the OAS Secretariat’s efforts to promote stability in the region, with particular attention to Venezuela.
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U.S. and Canada discuss border security and cooperation ahead of FIFA World Cup

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Canadian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Morrison to address several shared concerns.
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Secretary Rubio thanks Paraguayan president for support after Venezuelan law enforcement operation

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña regarding a recent law enforcement operation in Venezuela that took place on January 3.
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Secretary Rubio speaks with G7 foreign ministers on regional security and Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with G7 foreign ministers to discuss recent developments in the Caribbean and Venezuela, as well as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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U.S. outlines phased approach toward stabilization and recovery efforts in Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed the press on January 7, 2026, to discuss recent U.S. actions and strategy regarding Venezuela and other foreign policy issues.
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Secretary Rubio meets Saudi foreign minister to discuss Middle East security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to continue efforts in bilateral cooperation.
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Secretary Rubio discusses security cooperation with Guyanese President Ali

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali to discuss efforts to strengthen security cooperation between the United States and Guyana.
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United States facilitates new cooperation mechanism between Israel and Syria

Senior officials from the United States, Israel, and Syria met in Paris under U.S. auspices to discuss regional security and cooperation.
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Secretary of State Rubio discusses regional security with Ecuadorian President Noboa

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to discuss regional stability in Venezuela and the recent law enforcement operation that took place there on January 3.
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Secretary Rubio meets Belgian Deputy Prime Minister to discuss international issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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