On behalf of the Department of State, I send warm wishes to the many communities in the U.S. and around the world who are celebrating the Diwali festival of lights.  During this time, observants light diyas, or lamps, representing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.  I wish a peaceful and joyful […]

On behalf of the Department of State, I send warm wishes to the many communities in the U.S. and around the world who are celebrating the Diwali festival of lights.  During this time, observants light diyas, or lamps, representing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.  I wish a peaceful and joyful […]

The following statement was released by the Governments of Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States of America.  Begin text:   The undersigned countries congratulate President-elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as President of Bolivia.  We also commend the Bolivian people for their unwavering commitment to democracy, […]

The following statement was released by the Governments of Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States of America.  Begin text:   The undersigned countries congratulate President-elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as President of Bolivia.  We also commend the Bolivian people for their unwavering commitment to democracy, […]

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani. The Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed efforts to finalize U.S. commercial deals in Iraq. The Secretary congratulated the Prime Minister for resuming oil exports via the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline, which will […]

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani. The Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed efforts to finalize U.S. commercial deals in Iraq. The Secretary congratulated the Prime Minister for resuming oil exports via the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline, which will […]

The United States congratulates Takaichi Sanae on her election by the Diet as Prime Minister of Japan. We look forward to working with her government to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance and realize our shared goals. Together, we will deepen cooperation, build economic prosperity, and strengthen regional security. We also express appreciation to former Prime […]

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Bolivian President-Elect Paz
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/10/secretary-rubios-call-with-bolivian-president-elect-paz/

The bilateral U.S.-Republic of Korea Business Travel and Visa Working Group convened virtually on October 21. Co-chaired by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Jonathan Fritz and Ambassador and Government Representative for Korean Nationals Overseas Protection and Consular Affairs Jung Kihong, the session underscored the importance both sides place on facilitating […]

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Swedish Foreign Minister Stenergard
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/10/secretary-rubios-call-with-swedish-foreign-minister-stenergard/