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Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze, as reported by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
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Rubio discusses security, trade, and Ukraine with Denmark's foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
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US rejoins Geneva Consensus on women's health

Today, the United States announced its decision to rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration.
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Rubio discusses regional issues with Egyptian foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
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Rubio discusses global issues with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly.
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US-Philippines dialogue focuses on South China Sea issues

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, addressing mutual concerns, particularly the actions of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the South China Sea.
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Rubio discusses Venezuelan politics with González Urrutia and Machado

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized as Venezuela's rightful president, and opposition leader María Corina Machado.
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Rubio discusses U.S.-Israel relations with Netanyahu amid regional tensions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Rubio outlines new priorities for state department under second Trump administration

Marco Rubio, the 72nd Secretary of State, outlined the priorities and mission for the Department of State under President Trump's second administration.
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Rubio discusses strategic partnership with Indonesian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, highlighting the significance of the relationship between the United States and Indonesia.
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Marco Rubio sworn in as Secretary with focus on US interests

Vice President Vance recently officiated the swearing-in ceremony of Marco Rubio as Secretary.
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Marco Rubio discusses foreign policy priorities after confirmation as Secretary of State

Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio recently spoke with Craig Melvin on NBC Today, following his unanimous confirmation by the Senate.
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Marco Rubio discusses foreign policy priorities in Good Morning America interview

In a recent interview with George Stephanopoulos on Good Morning America, Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio addressed various pressing issues.
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Marco Rubio discusses priorities as Secretary of State-designate

Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State-designate, participated in an interview with Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, and Nate Burleson on CBS Morning.
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Rubio meets Japanese foreign minister to discuss regional security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in Washington.
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Rubio meets Jaishankar to discuss U.S.-India partnership

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Washington, D.C., on January 21, 2025.
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Rubio meets Wong to discuss US-Australia alliance

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong.
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Quad foreign ministers emphasize commitment to Indo-Pacific security

The foreign ministers of the Quad nations, comprising the United States, Australia, India, and Japan, convened in Washington D.C. to discuss their shared objectives for the Indo-Pacific region.
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Blinken discusses U.S.-Ukraine relations with Foreign Minister Sybiha

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
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Blinken discusses Gaza ceasefire and aid with Jordanian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken engaged in a conversation with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, on January 19, 2025.
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