SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you all for being here today. It’s – I’m honored to be here with my counterparts, the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, for the – to witness the Declaration of Principles for peace in the eastern DRC. It’s a declaration that establishes a fundamental understanding of regional […]
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Nine years ago, an Arbitral Tribunal constituted under the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention unanimously ruled China’s expansive South China Sea maritime claims have no basis in international law. This decision, legally binding on both the Philippines and China, was a significant milestone and a useful basis for peacefully resolving disputes between parties in […]
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In line with President Trump’s May 13 promise to deliver sanctions relief to Syria, I am announcing my intent to revoke the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation of al-Nusrah Front, also known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This revocation will be effective tomorrow, July 8. Tomorrow’s action follows the […]
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The fentanyl crisis in the United States is unprecedented, with overdoses remaining the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 44. More than 40 percent of Americans reportedly know someone who has died from an opioid overdose, and in 2024 the United States averaged over 220 overdose deaths daily. Today, I am announcing […]
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SENIOR ADVISOR BOULOS: Please join me in welcoming Secretary Rubio, Foreign Minister Wagner, and Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe. (Applause.) Secretary Rubio, Foreign Minister Wagner, Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe, Minister of State Al Khulaifi, African Union Chairperson Youssouf, Foreign Minister Dussey, ambassadors, members of Congress, distinguished guests, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you for joining […]
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QUESTION: Secretary Rubio, thank you so much for sitting down with me at this critical moment for the nation, the world, and at this historic NATO summit. SECRETARY RUBIO: Well, thanks for doing this. QUESTION: I know you have a very busy day ahead, so I’m going to dive right into it. I want to start with some […]
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The United States condemns the sanctions imposed by the governments of United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia on two sitting members of the Israeli cabinet. These sanctions do not advance U.S.-led efforts to achieve a ceasefire, bring all hostages home, and end the war. We reject any notion of equivalence: Hamas is a […]
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeVisa Restrictions for Central American Government Officials Exploiting Cuban Medical Professionals hide Visa Restrictions for Central American Government Officials Exploiting Cuban Medical Professionals Press Statement June 3, 2025 Today, the Department of State took steps to impose visa restrictions on several Central American government officials and their family members for […]
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Today, the United States sent a strong message by vetoing a counterproductive UN Security Council resolution on Gaza targeting Israel. We will not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas, does not call for Hamas to disarm and leave Gaza, draws a false equivalence between Israel and Hamas, or disregards Israel’s right to defend itself. Hamas could end this brutal conflict immediately by laying […]
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In the spring of 1989, tens of thousands of students gathered in Beijing’s largest public square to mourn the passing of a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader who tried to steer China toward a more open and democratic system. Their actions inspired a national movement. Hundreds of thousands of ordinary people in the capital and […]
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