Author: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

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 […]

SECRETARY RUBIO:  Thank you.  Thank you.  Bernie Moreno, how’s the Senate?  (Laughter.) Thank you guys for having me.  It’s an honor.  I want to thank Chris for the introduction.  Did you get my office?  He just said – I just – the one I used to have, the one in Russell?  Yeah.  Did you find […]

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Press Statement: On Poland’s Presidential Election June 2, 2025 The United States extends congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on his election as President of the Republic of Poland.  The United States and Poland share a strong and enduring partnership rooted in mutual commitment to security, prosperity, and the rule of law.  The Polish people have spoken and support a stronger military and […]

I’m pleased to announce that Ambassador Henry Wooster will take on the role of Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Haiti beginning June 12.  Ambassador Wooster has been charged with leading a whole-of-government approach to U.S. policy on Haiti.  He will work with our partners across the globe, who are providing critical support […]

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. […]