Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with the Quad Foreign Ministers 

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:  Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in Washington today for the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.  The officials reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and their resolve to work together […]

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus June 30, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The Secretary and Chief Advisor affirmed their shared commitment to […]

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Senior Official Christensen Travels to the Netherlands

Office of the Spokesperson Press Releases…Senior Official Christensen Travels to the Netherlands Senior Official Christensen Travels to the Netherlands Senior Official performing the duties of Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Brent T. Christensen will travel to the Netherlands from June 23-25. Senior Official Christensen will attend the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum […]

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U.S.-Sweden Technology Safeguards Agreement – United States Department of State

Today, the United States and Sweden signed the Agreement on Technology Safeguards Associated with U.S. Participation in Space Launches from Sweden, or the U.S.-Sweden Technology Safeguards Agreement. The Agreement, upon entry into force, provides the legal and technical framework for U.S. commercial space launches from Swedish spaceports while ensuring proper handling of sensitive technology. The […]

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Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants

The State Department is committed to protecting our nation and our citizens by upholding the highest standards of national security and public safety through our visa process.  A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right. We use all available information in our visa screening and vetting to identify visa applicants who are inadmissible to […]

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Secretary Rubio Holds Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy on Israel-Iran Conflict

Office of the Spokesperson June 16, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss developments in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. According to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, both officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination and supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear […]

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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  They discussed President Trump’s historic visit and the importance of the U.S.-UAE strategic partnership to promote security and prosperity. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for […]

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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Nurtleu

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu today to reiterate the United States’ commitment to Kazakhstan’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Secretary Rubio and Deputy Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Nurtleu discussed expanding opportunities for bilateral trade and investment, and the importance […]

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Meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Kingdom of Spain. Begin Text: The Kingdom of Spain hosted a meeting of senior diplomatic officials from the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS/Daesh today in Madrid.  Spanish Deputy Minister of Foreign and Global Affairs Diego Martínez […]

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Appointment of William E. Grayson as Commissioner General for the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Department of State is pleased to announce the White House’s approval of Ambassador William E. Grayson as Commissioner General for the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.  Ambassador Grayson’s selection continues a long tradition of civic-minded leaders representing the President in advancing America’s foreign policy interests at these global mega-events. Ambassador Grayson brings a […]

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