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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Panamanian Minister of Public Security Frank Abrego recently attended a charter repatriation flight event at Albrook Airport in Panama City.
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Marco Rubio discusses global challenges in interview with Fox News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed various international issues in an interview with Rich Edson of Fox News.
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Marco Rubio appointed as acting administrator of USAID by President Trump

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is undergoing changes with the appointment of Secretary Marco Rubio as Acting Administrator.
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G7 foreign ministers condemn violence escalation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

The G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union have issued a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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US Secretary congratulates Sri Lanka on National Day, highlights bilateral partnership

On February 3, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended his congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka on behalf of the United States as they celebrate their National Day on February 4.
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United States signs nuclear cooperation agreement with El Salvador

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco of El Salvador have signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation (NCMOU).
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Rubio meets with Bukele; agreements reached on migration and security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele in San Salvador, as reported by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
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US-El Salvador sign strategic civil nuclear cooperation agreement

The United States and El Salvador have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance strategic civil nuclear cooperation.
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Rubio discusses Panama Canal concerns with Panamanian leaders

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha in Panama City.
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Keith Siegel among hostages released from Hamas captivity

The United States has announced the release of three hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza, including American citizen Keith Siegel.
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International coalition condemns escalating violence by Myanmar's military regime

Today marks four years since the military coup in Myanmar, which resulted in the overthrow of the democratically elected government.
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U.S.-Cuba policy sees reversal under new administration

The U.S. State Department has swiftly reversed several policy changes on Cuba that were introduced by the previous administration shortly before leaving office.
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Secretary Rubio travels to promote America First policy in Central America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a trip across Central America and the Caribbean, visiting Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic from February 1-6.
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Rubio discusses regional cooperation with Saudi Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
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United States congratulates Nauru on its 57th independence anniversary

On behalf of the United States, congratulations are extended to the Republic of Nauru on its 57th anniversary of independence.
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Rubio and Joly discuss US-Canada collaboration on global challenges

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly in Washington, D.C. to discuss collaboration on global challenges shared by the United States and Canada.
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U.S. reviews foreign aid programs to align spending with national interests

The United States has initiated a 90-day pause and review of its foreign aid programs, aiming to ensure that every dollar spent aligns with national interests.
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Rubio discusses transatlantic relations with Belgian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintin.
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Humanitarian aid continues amid foreign assistance review under emergency waiver

The recent decision to grant an emergency humanitarian waiver has been approved as part of President Trump's Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid.
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