Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares in Washington, DC. During the discussion, Secretary Rubio expressed appreciation for Spain's commitment to reaching two percent defense spending by 2025 but emphasized that further efforts are necessary. The Secretary also acknowledged Spain's significant cooperation in addressing illegal immigration.
Secretary Rubio highlighted President Trump's measures aimed at resolving the trade deficit with the European Union. Both leaders concurred on the importance of resolving ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Spokesperson Tammy Bruce provided this information.
