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Today, Secretary Marco Rubio had a discussion with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
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Reward offered for Costa Rica fugitive Alejandro Arias-Monge, alias "Diablo

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced a reward of up to $500,000 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Alejandro Arias-Monge, also known as “Diablo.” Arias is a...
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Deputy Secretary Landau and Senior Bureau Official Olowski to speak at Foreign Affairs Day

Bureau of Global Talent Management Senior Bureau Official Lew Olowski will preside over the Department of State's 60th annual Foreign Affairs Day, scheduled for Friday, May 2, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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Violence against Druze community condemned in Syria

The ongoing conflict and hostile rhetoric against the Druze community in Syria are being condemned as "reprehensible and unacceptable."
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U.S. sends Independence Day wishes to the Marshall Islands

On April 30, 2025, the United States extended its best wishes to the people of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on the occasion of their 46th independence anniversary.
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Secretary Rubio discusses terrorism and regional security with India's External Affairs Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
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United States congratulates Kamla Persad-Bissessar on election victory in Trinidad and Tobago

The United States has extended congratulations to Kamla Persad-Bissessar on her election as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Rubio and Veldkamp discuss NATO Summit and Russia-Ukraine conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in talks with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp.
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U.S. sanctions Iran and China entities for IRGC missile program links

The United States has announced sanctions against six entities and six individuals in Iran and China involved in procuring ballistic missile propellant ingredients for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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Deputy Secretary Landau discusses Japanese abductions with visiting delegation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently engaged in a meeting with a Japanese delegation.
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US and Germany progress in Holocaust education and remembrance dialogue

The United States and Germany have announced further progress in their ongoing Dialogue on Holocaust Issues, marking significant milestones since its launch at the ministerial level in 2021.
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Mexico commits to increasing water deliveries under the 1944 treaty

In a bid to address the issue of water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty, Mexico has committed to implementing measures to mitigate shortfalls in its water deliveries to the United States by October 24, the end of the current five-year water...
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Secretary Rubio discusses defense and energy with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgiev

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev.
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Rubio and Lammy discuss peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in talks with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, focusing on the continued efforts to achieve a sustainable resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Mexico commits to water delivery per 1944 treaty

In an effort to address water distribution issues under the 1944 Water Treaty, President Trump has focused on securing water deliveries from Mexico to benefit Texas farmers.
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Rubio and Briceño discuss bilateral relations, security collaboration, and economic ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Belizean Prime Minister John Briceño held a call to emphasize the significance of the partnership between the United States and Belize.
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Paul Watzlavick leads U.S. delegation in NYC for NPT Preparatory Committee

Senior Bureau Official for International Security and Nonproliferation Paul Watzlavick is set to visit New York City from April 28 to May 2, 2025.
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Deputy Secretary Landau emphasizes cooperation and dialogue at Foreign Affairs Day event

On May 2, 2025, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed attendees at the Foreign Affairs Day Opening Plenary Session.
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Quad partners complete exercise on Indo-Pacific logistics network

The Quad partners, consisting of the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, recently gathered at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Holocaust victims commemorated on National Days of Remembrance

This week, remembrance events are being held across the United States for the National Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust.
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