Marco Rubio, Secretary of State · Original source
Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the people of Iraq on their National Day on 3 October. He cited Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's July White House visit and economic partnerships announced with the United States. The statement welcomes Iraq's efforts to strengthen sovereignty and regional security and reaffirms close U.S.–Iraq ties.
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State · Original source
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the German people on the 36th anniversary of German Unity. The statement marks peaceful reunification in 1990 as a defining triumph and notes the enduring U.S.–Germany partnership. Rubio also welcomed Germany’s continued investment in defense capabilities and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to working with Germany toward a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future for both peoples.