WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of remarks by the U.S. Secretary of State:
Press Statement
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
June 17, 2026
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Iceland as you celebrate your 82nd National Day.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of our bilateral defense agreement. For three-quarters of a century, this partnership has maintained stability across the North Atlantic and Arctic regions. As the United States observes its own 250th year of independence, we remain committed to this shared security alliance.
Beyond defense, our growing economic partnership is a central pillar of our relationship. Icelandic innovation in energy...