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Over the past two days, Special Envoy for Peace Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Ukrainian Secretary of National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov and Chief of General Staff General Andriy Hnatov.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Gaza plan and Sudan ceasefire with Egypt’s foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on December 9, 2025.
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Secretary Rubio discusses U.S.-Saudi relations and regional conflicts with Saudi foreign minister
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss recent developments in the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
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Australia-U.S. ministerial consultations focus on Indo-Pacific security, defense industry ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles in Washington, D.C., on December 8.
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Secretary Rubio meets with Australian Foreign Minister Wong ahead of AUSMIN consultations
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong before the 35th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Burundian president to discuss Washington Accords and regional cooperation
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye to discuss recent developments in regional cooperation.
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United States signs five-year $228 million bilateral health agreement with Rwanda
The United States and Rwanda have formalized a new five-year health cooperation agreement, with officials from both countries signing a Memorandum of Understanding in Washington.
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U.S. sends delegation led by Jacob Helberg to Côte d’Ivoire presidential inauguration
Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg will lead the U.S. presidential delegation to the inauguration of Alassane Ouattara as President of Côte d’Ivoire, according to an announcement from the White House.
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U.S., Australia reaffirm alliance at 40th AUSMIN talks focusing on defense cooperation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles, and Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Washington for the 40th Australia-United States Ministerial...
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Secretary Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Cooper discuss cooperation on global security issues
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on December 8, 2025.
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Secretary Rubio highlights U.S. cultural influence at Kennedy Center Honors Dinner
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered remarks at the Kennedy Center Honors Dinner, welcoming attendees and highlighting the importance of American culture on the global stage.
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U.S. launches new bilateral global health cooperation agreements under America First strategy
The United States plans to sign multi-year bilateral agreements on global health cooperation with several countries that receive U.S. health assistance, according to an announcement made as part of the America First Global Health Strategy.
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DRC and Rwanda launch regional economic integration framework with U.S. backing
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda have introduced a Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF) to promote economic cooperation and stability in the Great Lakes region.
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U.S., EU affirm support for Lobito Corridor project in Africa’s Great Lakes region
The United States government and the European Commission have jointly reiterated their commitment to fostering peace, security, and economic growth in Africa's Great Lakes region.
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Secretary Rubio discusses regional stability with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to discuss the partnership between the United States and Ethiopia.
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U.S. increases reward for information on Tren de Aragua leader Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has announced an increase in the reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a leader of the Tren de...
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U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Mexican transportation executives over migrant smuggling
The U.S. Department of State has revoked visas and initiated visa restrictions against certain individuals in Mexico accused of facilitating illegal immigration to the United States.
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U.S. restricts visas over religious freedom violations in Nigeria and beyond
The United States government has announced a new policy aimed at addressing violence against Christians in Nigeria and other countries.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Cabo Verdean Foreign Minister Livramento in Washington
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Cabo Verdean Foreign Minister José Luis Livramento in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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Secretary Rubio meets Peruvian foreign minister to discuss regional security and cooperation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela to discuss regional security and cooperation.
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