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Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
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U.S.-Bahrain sign memorandum on nuclear cooperation

On July 16, 2025, a signing ceremony took place in Washington to formalize the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Nuclear Cooperation between the United States and Bahrain.
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Deputy Secretary Landau travels to Japan for U.S.-Japan relations

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Japan from July 17 to 20.
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United States and Bahrain sign memorandum on nuclear cooperation

On July 16, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote civil nuclear cooperation between the United States and Bahrain.
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U.S. condemns drone attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan oil fields

The United States has issued a strong condemnation of recent drone attacks on oil fields in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
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U.S. delegation to attend National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka

The U.S. Department of State has announced that a Presidential Delegation will attend the United States' National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka on July 19, 2025.
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Deputy Secretary Landau discusses Haiti's stability with Prime Minister Fils-Aim

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to discuss the ongoing efforts to restore security and promote political stability in Haiti.
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Rubio discusses Middle East stability and Russia-Ukraine war with European ministers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Cuban leaders over human rights abuses

Four years ago, thousands of Cubans took to the streets in peaceful protests demanding freedom from tyranny.
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Marco Rubio discusses U.S.-ASEAN relations and upcoming international engagements

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently addressed the press, emphasizing the importance of ASEAN as a primary channel for U.S. diplomatic engagement in Southeast Asia.
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Rubio meets with Japanese and Korean ministers to enhance trilateral cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo in Kuala Lumpur.
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Rubio meets with Japanese and Philippine foreign ministers on Indo-Pacific cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Maria Theresa Lazaro during the ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers’ Meetings.
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U.S.-Thailand civil nuclear cooperation agreement enters into force

On July 9, the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, known as the "123 Agreement," between the United States and Thailand entered into force.
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U.S. extends congratulations to Kiribati on its National Day

On July 11, 2025, the United States extended its best wishes to Kiribati on the occasion of its 46th anniversary of independence, celebrated on July 12.
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Rubio meets China's Wang Yi to discuss bilateral issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a meeting with China's Director of the Office of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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Marco Rubio discusses U.S.-Russia relations and Southeast Asia trade talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the international press, discussing various diplomatic matters, including trilateral relations and global trade issues.
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United States and Malaysia sign memorandum on strategic civil nuclear cooperation

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning strategic civil nuclear cooperation.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Senegalese President to discuss trade and security

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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