Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Yvette Cooper, the newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary. During the conversation, Secretary Rubio congratulated Cooper on her new role and both officials affirmed their intention to maintain strong U.S.-UK cooperation on important global matters.
According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, "The Secretary congratulated the Foreign Secretary on her new position, and they agreed to continue the long tradition of close U.S.-UK cooperation on critical issues. The Secretary underscored President Trump’s commitment to ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The Secretary and Foreign Secretary also underscored their shared commitment to ensuring that Iran never obtains or develops a nuclear weapon."
The discussion highlighted ongoing collaboration between the United States and United Kingdom in addressing international security concerns, including efforts related to the conflict in Ukraine and preventing nuclear proliferation in Iran.
