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Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in Washington, D.C. Discussions focused on the strategic partnership between the United States and Bahrain.
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USAID to reorganize, aligning aid with Trump administration's priorities

Foreign assistance programs are undergoing a shift in the U.S. as the Trump administration seeks to align these programs more closely with American interests.
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Step forward in US-Guyana relations as Rubio meets President Ali

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali to discuss bilateral relations between the United States and Guyana.
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Deputy Secretary Landau discusses NATO defense spending with Spanish counterpart

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a conversation with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Diego Martínez Belío, as confirmed by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
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Deputy Secretary Landau emphasizes U.S.-Paraguay ties and cooperation in call with Ramírez

Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau held a conversation with Paraguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rubén Ramírez Lezcano.
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U.S. and Argentina reaffirm space partnership after bilateral consultations

The United States and Argentina have reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful and responsible space exploration.
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U.S. and Ethiopia discuss strengthening bilateral relations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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US expresses condolences and support to Korea amidst devastating wildfires

The United States has extended condolences to the Republic of Korea following the significant loss of life and damage resulting from wildfires in the southeastern region.
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U.S. and UAE officials discuss regional security and economic cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a discussion with UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Lana Nusseibeh.
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Secretary Rubio discusses partnership and economic cooperation with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya engaged in discussions to bolster the U.S.-Kuwait partnership.
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U.S. honors global women leaders at 2025 International Women of Courage Award event

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump will host the 19th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards on April 1 at the Department of State.
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United States nominates Rosa María Payá for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

The United States has put forward Rosa María Payá as a candidate for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
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Biological Weapons Convention marks 50th anniversary with global commitment

Fifty years ago, the international community made a significant move towards eliminating biological weapons.
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Landau discusses U.S.-Japan relations with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a conversation with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro, as confirmed by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
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Biological Weapons Convention celebrates five decades of international security efforts

The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) marks its 50th anniversary, serving as a crucial element in international security by preventing the use of biological weapons.
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Rubio discusses regional security and energy cooperation with Barbados PM

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a meeting with Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados to discuss the longstanding relationship between the United States and Barbados.
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U.S., Mexico reaffirm commitment to enhance security cooperation

Today, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau engaged in a conversation with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to emphasize the United States' commitment to enhancing security cooperation between the two nations.
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Secretary Rubio discusses Haiti's security situation with President Jean

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Haitian Transitional Presidential Council President Fritz Alphonse Jean in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Rubio meets with Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister to discuss regional security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Stuart Young in Kingston, Jamaica.
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US imposes tariffs on nations importing Venezuelan oil

The United States government has announced its intention to impose tariffs on countries whose oil companies engage in the production, extraction, or exportation of oil and related products with Venezuela's Maduro regime.
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