US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the G7 summit in Paris, discussing freedom of navigation, defense cooperation and trade

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the G7 summit in Paris, where they discussed enhancing freedom of navigation, defense cooperation, and trade relations, alongside acknowledging Germany's contributions to the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti.

U.S. Department of State (.gov)+1 source9 November 2026 · 17:29 UTC
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul convened at the G7 summit in Paris, focusing on critical issues such as freedom of navigation, defense cooperation, and trade relations.12

The discussions highlighted the importance of bilateral efforts to secure maritime routes and enhance defense industrial collaboration.

Rubio praised Germany's recent contributions to the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, emphasizing the need for international cooperation in addressing global security challenges.3

The meeting reflects ongoing commitments among G7 nations to strengthen alliances and promote stability in various regions.

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“Rubio commended Germany's recent contributions to the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti during the meeting. The G7 foreign ministers summit included a family photograph at the Quai d'Orsay, attended by leaders from the EU, Britain, France, Canada, Italy, and Japan.”
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“Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Paris, France.”
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“EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi pose for the family photograph at the start of the G7 foreign ministers summit at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris, France, November 9, 2026.”
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