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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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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Kosovo’s President to discuss economic cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu.
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U.S., South Korea hold talks to strengthen strategic alliance

The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) held Director-General-level consultations in Seoul on July 10-11, 2025.
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Landau discusses partnership with Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently met with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on North Korean cyber actors linked to hacking group

The United States has announced sanctions targeting Song Kum Hyok, a North Korean cyber actor linked to the hacking group Andariel.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Mauritanian President Ghazouani

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting in Washington with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.
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Landau meets Gabonese president to discuss economic ties

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema.
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Rubio meets with Danish foreign minister to discuss defense cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Washington.
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Secretary Rubio visits Malaysia for key ASEAN meetings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Kuala Lumpur from July 8 to July 12.
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U.S. revokes terrorist designation for Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham

The United States government has announced its intention to revoke the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), also known as al-Nusrah Front.
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Rubio discusses security issues with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld.
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Rubio discusses Middle East stability with German Foreign Minister Wadephul

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently engaged in a conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
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