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The United States has expressed support for the recent United Nations Security Council resolution that will transition the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti to a Gang Suppression Force (GSF).
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Secretary Rubio meets with Trinidad and Tobago prime minister on security, energy issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago, focusing on regional security and efforts to combat narcotics...
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U.S. congratulates Palau on 31 years of independence

On September 30, 2025, the United States extended congratulations to the people of Palau on the occasion of their 31st anniversary of independence.
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U.S. releases 25th annual report urging stronger action against human trafficking

The U.S. Department of State has released the 25th edition of the Trafficking in Persons Report, an annual assessment that evaluates global efforts to combat human trafficking.
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Deputy Secretary Landau calls for reform in global refugee and asylum systems

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed the panel “Global Refugee Asylum System: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It” on September 25, 2025.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Chinese official at UN General Assembly

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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Senior officials discuss steps toward unity and stability in Libya at UNGA meeting

Senior officials from several countries met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week to discuss economic and security issues in Libya.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Barbados Prime Minister Mottley during UN High Level Week

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley in New York during the 80th United Nations High Level Week.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Archbishop Gallagher to discuss U.S.-Holy See partnership

Deputy Secretary Landau met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States, in New York.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Guatemalan foreign minister to discuss regional security

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Carlos Ramiro Martínez in New York during the 80th United Nations High Level Week.
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U.S. congratulates Turkmenistan on 34th anniversary of independence

The United States has extended its congratulations to Turkmenistan as the country marks 34 years of independence on September 27.
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U.S. and Peru discuss deepening cooperation at UN high-level week

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer during the 80th United Nations High-Level Week in New York.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar at UN General Assembly

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar in New York City during the UN General Assembly.
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Deputy Secretary Landau leads UNGA panel on global refugee system reform

On September 25, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau led a discussion on migration reform at the United Nations General Assembly.
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U.S., GCC leaders discuss regional crises at ministerial meeting

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, along with foreign ministers from the Gulf region, to discuss ongoing regional...
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Secretary Rubio meets Serbian president to discuss bilateral relations and EXPO 2027

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Serbia.
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U.S. designates Barrio 18 as foreign terrorist organization

The U.S. Department of State has designated Barrio 18 as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
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Secretary Rubio urges UN Security Council action for peaceful resolution in Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the United Nations Security Council in a ministerial meeting focused on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Secretary Rubio meets Syrian president to discuss stability and regional security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss U.S. priorities in Syria, according to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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U.S.–Pacific Islands Business Forum focuses on trade cooperation and new economic agreements

Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau delivered the keynote address at the U.S.–Pacific Islands Business Forum, held in New York City alongside the United Nations General Assembly.
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