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Senior Bureau Official for Political-Military Affairs Fleet White met with Vice Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang in Washington, D.C., on December 18, 2025.
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U.S. sanctions family members linked to associates of Venezuela's Maduro
The United States has imposed sanctions on seven family members of individuals associated with the Maduro regime in Venezuela.
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United States and Canada back international efforts at Haiti Force Generation Conference
The United States and Canada have expressed support for the commitments made during the Haiti Force Generation Conference held on December 9.
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United States congratulates José Antonio Kast on Chilean presidential victory
The United States has extended congratulations to José Antonio Kast on his election as President of Chile.
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United States and Japan strengthen economic security ties with Pax Silica preamble
The United States and Japan are set to sign a joint preamble in Washington, D.C., ahead of the Pax Silica Summit.
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U.S. imposes new sanctions on Maduro’s relatives and Venezuelan oil sector
The United States announced new sanctions against four individuals and six entities for supporting Nicolás Maduro's government in Venezuela.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Bolivian Foreign Minister Aramayo in Washington
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
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U.S.-Africa space training meeting launches collaboration ahead of NewSpace Africa Conference
Senior Bureau Official Ambassador Jonathan Pratt from the Bureau of African Affairs led the inaugural U.S.-Africa Technical and Regulatory Space Training Meeting.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets DRC Foreign Minister Wagner on UN Security Council role
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner in Washington, DC.
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U.S. extends greetings to Bhutan on National Day
The United States has extended greetings to Bhutan on the occasion of its National Day, which is observed on December 17.
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United States and Cameroon sign agreement for expanded global health cooperation
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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