Secretary of State Marco Rubio will accompany President Trump on a critical diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey from May 11-14, aimed at strengthening ties between the United States and Gulf partners.
As part of this visit, Secretary Rubio's engagements with senior officials will focus on advancing solutions to global and regional challenges, expanding bilateral trade and investment, and reaffirming strategic partnerships. The US-Gulf relationship is crucial in addressing shared security concerns and promoting stability in the region.
Following the trip to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Secretary Rubio will travel to Antalya, Turkey from May 14-16 to attend the NATO Informal Foreign Ministers Meeting. This meeting provides an opportunity for senior officials to discuss key security priorities for the Alliance, including increased Allied defense investment and a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Secretary Rubio's participation in this meeting marks a critical step towards ensuring that US allies contribute their fair share to making NATO stronger and more effective. As the US prepares to host the NATO Summit in The Hague later this June, Secretary Rubio will advance President Trump's agenda of reinforcing collective defense and promoting regional security.
Through these diplomatic efforts, the US aims to strengthen its relationships with key partners in the region, while also addressing pressing global challenges that require international cooperation.