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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Senegalese President Bassirou Faye.
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Rubio discusses regional security with Malaysian PM Anwar

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur.
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U.S. extends greetings to Mongolia on National Day

On behalf of the United States, wishes have been extended to the people of Mongolia for a happy Naadam festival.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Kosovo’s President to discuss economic cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu.
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U.S., South Korea hold talks to strengthen strategic alliance

The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held Director-General-level consultations in Seoul on July 10-11, 2025.
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Landau discusses partnership with Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently met with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on North Korean cyber actors linked to hacking group

The United States has announced sanctions targeting Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean cyber actor linked to the hacking group Andariel.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Mauritanian President Ghazouani

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting in Washington with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.
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Landau meets Gabonese president to discuss economic ties

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
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Rubio meets with Danish foreign minister to discuss defense cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Washington.
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Secretary Rubio visits Malaysia for key ASEAN meetings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Kuala Lumpur from July 8 to July 12.
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U.S. revokes terrorist designation for Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham

The United States government has announced its intention to revoke the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), also known as al-Nusrah Front.
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Rubio discusses security issues with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld.
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Rubio discusses Middle East stability with German Foreign Minister Wadephul

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
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Deputy Secretary Landau discusses economic collaboration with Liberian President Boakai

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting in Washington with Liberian President Joseph Boakai.
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Rubio and Rutte discuss NATO Summit outcomes and Ukraine support

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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Secretary Rubio reflects on Independence Day's historical significance

On the eve of July 4, Secretary Rubio delivered a message reflecting on the historical significance of American independence.
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Quad foreign ministers announce new initiatives for regional security and prosperity

The Secretary of State of the United States, along with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan, convened in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 2025, for the 10th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
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G7 Foreign Ministers issue joint statement on Middle East developments

The G7 Foreign Ministers, alongside the High Representative of the European Union, have issued a joint statement concerning recent developments in the Middle East.
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Quad nations commit to Indo-Pacific cooperation amid new minerals initiative

Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened a meeting with foreign ministers from Australia, India, and Japan in Washington.
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