WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- 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
August 30, 2026
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest congratulations to the people of Malaysia on the 69th anniversary of Malaysia's independence.
For nearly seven decades, the United States and Malaysia have shared a deep and enduring partnership, rooted in strong economic ties, interpersonal bonds, and a shared commitment to freedom of navigation in a free and open Indo-Pacific. As one of Malaysia's top investors and a valued trading partner, the United States looks forward to deepening this relationship in the years ahead.
On this speci...