Author: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

Free speech is among the most cherished rights we enjoy as Americans. This right, legally enshrined in our constitution, has set us apart as a beacon of freedom around the world.  Even as we take action to reject censorship at home, we see troubling instances of foreign governments and foreign officials picking up the slack. […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my greetings to the people of Georgia on this national day.  For over thirty years, the friendship and partnership between our nations has been built on shared values of democracy, sovereignty, and the pursuit of a better future.     On this day, we celebrate the strength […]

Today, the United States welcomed the historic agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius on the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory—specifically, the Chagos Archipelago. We commend both the United Kingdom and Mauritius for their leadership, vision, and commitment to ensure that Diego Garcia remains fully operational for the duration of […]

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Home 30th Anniversary of the Panchen Lama’s Disappearance 30th Anniversary of the Panchen Lama’s Disappearance May 18, 2025 This year marks the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of the Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima.  Days after the Dalai Lama recognized this young boy as an important Tibetan Buddhist leader, Chinese […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will accompany President Trump to Saudi Arabia and Qatar May 11-14, where the President will look to strengthen ties between the United States and Gulf partners.  Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials will advance solutions to global and regional challenges, expand bilateral trade and investment, and reaffirm our strategic partnerships. […]

Over the past 48 hours, Vice President Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik. I am pleased to announce the Governments of India […]

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOn the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV hide On the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Press Statement May 8, 2025 I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th successor to Saint Peter. This is a moment of […]

The United States congratulates the people of Singapore on their general election and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and the People’s Action Party on their victory. For nearly 60 years, the United States and Singapore have shared a strong and enduring strategic partnership and a commitment to a secure, free, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. We look […]

HomeSecretary of State Marco Rubio with Sean Hannity of Fox News hide QUESTION:  And welcome to Hannity.  We start tonight with a Fox News alert.  At this hour, President Trump delivering a spirited commencement address at the University of Alabama.  We will check in with that live in just a few moments.  But first, a […]

QUESTION:  And joining me now is Secretary of State Marco Rubio.  Secretary Rubio, welcome back to Meet the Press. SECRETARY RUBIO:  Good morning.  Thanks. QUESTION:  Well, good morning to you.  Thank you so much for being here.  President Trump is about to mark his 100th day in office.  It comes as a key campaign promise […]