SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO AT THE ASEAN POST-MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE WITH THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of remarks by the U.S. Secretary of State:

Remarks

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

Philippine International Convention Center

Manila, Philippines

July 22, 2026

SECRETARY RUBIO:Well, thank you.First of all, let me thank you, my colleague from Cambodia, for being our country coordinator now for the second year, two years and running, and I think we've got one more together, and we appreciate very muchall the work you put into this.I also want to thank you, Mr. Secretary-General.I appreciate very muchall ofthe efforts that have gone into putting this on and involving us in this process.

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