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The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Today, Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Secretary spoke of the need to condemn the terror attack on April 22 in Pahalgam. Both leaders reaffirmed their continued commitment to holding terrorists accountable for their heinous acts of violence. The Secretary […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Prime Minister John Briceño to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Belizean partnership and congratulate him on his March 12 election.  He recognized Belize’s significant efforts to counter illegal immigration, support Haitian security efforts, and combat transnational organized crime. Secretary Rubio and […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Mexican Secretary of Finance and Public Credit Edgar Amador Zamora today to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the United States and Mexico on shared commercial and economic interests.  Deputy Secretary Landau and Finance Minister Amador reaffirmed their commitment to […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met today with a high-level delegation from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) including Prime Minister of Tonga Dr. ‘Aisake Eke, the current PIF Chair, and PIF Secretary General Baron Waqa. The Deputy Secretary highlighted the United States, as a Pacific power, […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani during his visit to Washington, D.C.  Secretary Rubio and the Prime Minister discussed the important strategic partnership between the United States and Qatar, including close security and economic cooperation and shared efforts […]

Senior Bureau Official Sean O’Neill traveled to Vietnam, April 16-20. His visit is part of a year-long commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-Vietnam relations. In Hanoi, Senior Bureau Official O’Neill met with Vietnamese officials to discuss a range of topics covered by the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). These included ways […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Prime Minister Stuart Young of Trinidad and Tobago to reaffirm the strong U.S.-Trinidad and Tobago bilateral relationship, emphasizing shared priorities in regional energy security and economic cooperation.  Secretary Rubio recognized that energy security is important to Trinidad and Tobago’s prosperity […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Secretary Rubio’s Call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov April 17, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The Secretary conveyed to his […]

Senior Bureau Official for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Sean O’Neill will travel to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Siem Reap, Cambodia; Tokyo, Japan; and Honolulu, Hawaii, from April 16 to 25.  In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Senior Bureau Official O’Neill will meet with senior Vietnamese government officials to reiterate the shared interests that form a basis […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani today.  The Secretary highlighted the strong partnership between the United States and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region in expanding business opportunities, promoting regional stability, and strengthening democracy.  The Secretary and Prime Minister agreed that reopening […]