- Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Paris, France.
- The two leaders discussed bilateral efforts to secure freedom of navigation, strengthen defense industrial cooperation, and deepen the trade relationship.
- Secretary Rubio commended recent contributions from the German government to the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti.
- The G7 foreign ministers summit took place at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris, France on November 9, 2026.
- The summit began with a family photograph of the participating ministers.
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.
“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.”




