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Today, the United States and Sweden formalized a new partnership with the signing of the Agreement on Technology Safeguards Associated with U.S. Participation in Space Launches from Sweden.
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Rubio and Lammy meet to discuss Iran, Ukraine, and NATO

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss several international issues.
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U.S. supports Doreen Bogdan-Martin's re-election as ITU Secretary-General

The United States has announced its support for the re-election of Doreen Bogdan-Martin as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
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Rubio discusses Middle East developments with French Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot concerning the ongoing developments in the Middle East.
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Rubio and Wong discuss Middle East conflict and Iran's nuclear ambitions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Landau meets Swiss counterpart Fasel to discuss bilateral relations

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel on June 17, 2025.
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Rubio discusses Israel-Iran conflict with UK counterpart

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Lammy concerning the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
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Rubio discusses Israel-Iran conflict with EU's Kallas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Kaja Kallas, the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission.
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Rubio and Barrot discuss Middle East situation, agree on diplomatic approach

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot regarding the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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Rubio discusses regional security with UAE's Sheikh Abdullah

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Global coalition meets in Madrid to strategize against ISIS

The Kingdom of Spain hosted a meeting in Madrid with senior diplomatic officials from the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS/Daesh.
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US criticizes sanctions on Israeli officials by five countries

The United States has expressed strong disapproval of the sanctions imposed by the governments of the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia on two current members of the Israeli cabinet.
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US and Paraguay discuss economic cooperation and security in high-level meeting

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Paraguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs Rubén Ramírez Lezcano.
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Rubio discusses South China Sea issues with Philippine counterpart

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo in Washington, D.C. The discussion focused on reinforcing the U.S.-Philippines Alliance's role in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific...
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Landau meets with UAE minister to discuss bilateral relations

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Lana Nusseibeh at the Department of State.
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U.S. congratulates Sweden on National Day, highlights strong bilateral ties

The United States has extended its congratulations to Sweden on the occasion of its National Day.
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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Indian delegation to discuss strategic partnership

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in discussions with an Indian parliamentary delegation in Washington.
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U.S. sanctions six individuals for cocaine trafficking from South America

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Guyanese nationals and two Colombian nationals for their involvement in trafficking large quantities of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on four ICC judges over actions against U.S., Israel

The United States has announced sanctions against four judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing concerns over the ICC's actions against the U.S. and Israel.
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US imposes sanctions on four ICC judges over investigations into US and Israeli nationals

The United States has imposed sanctions on four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to actions perceived as targeting the U.S. and Israel.
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