Author: Office of the Spokesperson

The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States, the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel on the occasion of today’s 3+1 Energy Ministerial: Begin text: The energy ministers of the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, State of Israel, and United States, as well as the co-chairs of the United States’ National […]

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with José Daniel Ferrer following his arrival in the United States from Cuba. The Secretary expressed his admiration for Ferrer’s courage and resilience in the face of the Cuban regime’s oppression, threats to his life, and brutal treatment […]

The United States is providing an initial $24 million in emergency, life-saving assistance for Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas, and the people of Cuba to assist those affected by the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. This funding will be used to provide shelter, water, sanitation, hygiene, food assistance, and emergency healthcare. The Disaster Assistance Response Team […]

The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the Kennedy Center, will host the C5+1 Tenth Anniversary Business Conference.  Since its launch in 2015, the C5+1 diplomatic platform has enhanced cooperation among the United States “plus” the five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.  Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, Senator Steve Daines, Special […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Argentine Foreign Minister Quirno November 3, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Today, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs Pablo Quirno to congratulate him on his new role and reaffirm the United […]

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met yesterday with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on the sidelines of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju to underscore that deeper trilateral cooperation advances trusted economic leadership in the Indo-Pacific, tangibly […]

Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Jerí of Peru October 30, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Peru’s President José Jerí to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to a collaborative partnership.  The Secretary emphasized the longstanding ties between the United States and Peru, built on […]

Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Obiang Mangue September 30, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met yesterday with Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue in Washington. Deputy Secretary Landau and Vice President Obiang Mangue reaffirmed joint commitments to […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with French Foreign Minister Barrot Secretary Rubio’s Call with French Foreign Minister Barrot September 30, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. The Secretary conveyed the United […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases… Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Sierra Leonean President Bio September 30, 2025 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio today in Washington. The Deputy and President Bio explored further […]