Author: Office of the Spokesperson

The following is a joint statement from the Governments of the United States of America, Australia, India, and Japan. Begin Text: We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the peoples of Myanmar and Thailand following the earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The significant loss of life, injuries, and widespread destruction […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente to address actions to protect the U.S. automobile industry and strengthening security coordination and collaboration. Regarding border security, Secretary Rubio and Foreign Secretary de La Fuente discussed actions to strengthen our […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Martínez Belío Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Martínez Belío March 28, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:  Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau […]

On Tuesday, April 1, at 1:00 p.m. EDT, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony at the Department of State. The ceremony will be open to pre-registered media and streamed live on the Department homepage and the Department YouTube channel .  Media interested in covering the event […]

The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is a cornerstone of international security, helping to keep Americans and the international community safe from biological weapons.  Together with the 1925 Geneva Protocol, these historic agreements have made essential contributions to advancing the cause of peace and security by prohibiting an entire category of weapons of mass destruction and supporting an […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters yesterday. The Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister discussed avenues for strengthening defense cooperation through burden sharing, allowing our militaries to work more closely together, and ensuring security and economic strength in the Pacific […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz met this evening with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman Al Saud in Jeddah. The Secretary thanked the Crown Prince for once again hosting the United States in talks to help resolve the Ukraine war and secure a lasting peace. The leaders discussed Yemen […]

Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Laura Lochman will travel to Houston, Texas, March 10-13 for CERAWeek 2025, a key annual gathering of energy sector industry leadership and government officials. At the conference, Acting Assistant Secretary Lochman will join a panel of experts on European energy security and national security. Additionally, the Acting Assistant Secretary […]

Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Paraguayan President Peña Secretary Rubio’s Call with Paraguayan President Peña March 5, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña today.  Secretary Rubio congratulated President Peña on Paraguay’s first ever Foreign Military […]