Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in talks with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp. During the discussion, Secretary Rubio expressed gratitude for the Netherlands hosting the forthcoming NATO Summit. He also appreciated the Dutch procurement of defense capabilities originating from the U.S., emphasizing the importance of U.S. companies not being excluded from Europe's rearmament initiatives. Rubio reiterated President Trump's stance that NATO Allies should allocate five percent of their GDP to defense spending.
The conversation also addressed collaboration efforts to conclude the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Further topics included advancing a fair trade relationship and preventing the transfer of advanced technology to strategic adversaries.
The remarks were shared by Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
