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The United States and Cameroon have entered into a bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening global health security.
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Secretary Rubio urges Thailand to address border violence with Cambodia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to discuss the ongoing violence along the Cambodian border.
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Quad completes first joint disaster response drill under logistics network

Quad partners Australia, India, Japan, and the United States have completed their first Field Training Exercise (FTX) as part of the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN).
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U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative launches global partnership for secure AI technology supply chains

Pax Silica, a new U.S.-led initiative, has been launched to strengthen the global silicon supply chain and support innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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Secretary Rubio meets Qatari Prime Minister for seventh U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Washington, D.C., to begin the seventh U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Sudan and Yemen with UAE foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Qatari minister during U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Qatari Minister of State Dr. Mohammed Al Khulaifi in Washington, D.C., during the seventh U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue.
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U.S. and Mexico strengthen security partnership at second Security Implementation Group meeting

Representatives from six U.S. government agencies and their Mexican counterparts met in Mexico City on December 11 for the second meeting of the Security Implementation Group (SIG).
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Secretary Rubio provides update on counter-drug operations targeting terrorist groups

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the press following a classified congressional hearing on December 16, 2025.
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Secretary Rubio signs status of forces agreement with Paraguay

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) during a meeting on December 15, 2025.
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Secretary Rubio congratulates Chile’s president-elect Kast, discusses future cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Chile's President-Elect José Antonio Kast to offer congratulations on his recent election win.
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U.S. State Department urges release of Jimmy Lai following guilty verdict

The recent guilty verdict in the national security case against Jimmy Lai has drawn attention to Beijing's enforcement of laws that critics say are used to suppress advocates for freedom of speech and other basic rights.
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United States and Paraguay sign Status of Forces Agreement strengthening security cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) in a ceremony marking a new stage in cooperation between the United States and Paraguay.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Sydney terrorist attack with Australian foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong regarding the recent terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
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Secretary Rubio discusses response to deadly attack on U.S. personnel in Syria

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani following a terrorist attack in Syria that resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
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U.S. condemns China's actions against Filipino fishers near Sabina Shoal

The United States has issued a statement condemning recent actions by China against Filipino fishers near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.
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United States and South Korea hold tenth Senior Economic Dialogue focusing on trade and security

Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg met with Republic of Korea Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina in Washington for the U.S.-ROK Senior Economic Dialogue (SED).
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United States signs five-year bilateral health agreement with Liberia

The United States and Liberia have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral health cooperation as part of the America First Global Health Strategy.
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U.S. urges halt to fighting on Cambodia-Thailand border, calls for peace accord compliance

The United States has expressed concern about ongoing clashes and casualties occurring along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
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International Contact Group urges halt to violence amid escalation in South Kivu

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes (ICG), which includes the United States, Belgium, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom and is chaired by Germany, has issued...
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