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Rubio and Miliband discuss Ukraine war, boosting Europe's role in its own security
The two officials held a 90-minute meeting on Iran, Ukraine and Gaza as they reaffirmed support for open transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met U.S. Senator Marco Rubio in Washington for a 90-minute discussion, reaffirming their shared commitment to open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
- Rubio invited Miliband to Washington following their first meeting on the sidelines of a foreign ministers' summit in the Philippines last month, allowing the officials to align on security priorities.
- Miliband cited British public concern over rising petrol, diesel, and energy bills, stating that securing a ceasefire in relation to Iran is "the single biggest thing we can do" to stabilize prices.
- The Foreign Secretary stated his previous rhetoric about Trump "didn't come up" during the meeting at the State Department, which he described as "very productive" despite recent scrutiny.
- Miliband asserted that the partnership with Washington endures "through successive administrations, and it will endure in the future," emphasizing economic, defense, and intelligence ties.
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·Guayaquil, Ecuador
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