You are subscribed to Collected Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated,and is now available. Secretary Rubio’s Call with Foreign Minister of Argentina Werthein [ https://www.state.gov/secretary-rubios-call-with-foreign-minister-of-argentina-werthein/ ] 02/10/2025 08:02 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson Home [ https://www.state.gov ]Office of the Spokesperson [ https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-public-diplomacy-and-public-affairs/bureau-of-global-public-affairs/office-of-the-spokesperson/ ]Press Releases [ /press-releases/ ]…Secretary Rubio’s Call with Foreign Minister of Argentina Werthein hide Secretary Rubio’s Call with Foreign Minister of Argentina Werthein Readout February 10,2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein today. Secretary Rubio welcomed Argentina’s ongoing partnership on shared security priorities in the region,including combating transnational organizations,countering illicit activity by terrorist groups,telecommunications security,space collaboration,and halting the trafficking of synthetic drugs like fentanyl. Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Werthein discussed opportunities to stand up for democracy and human rights and against criminal regimes in Cuba,Nicaragua,and Venezuela. Both leaders underscored support for the citizens of these countries in the face of state-sponsored oppression and the malign influence of extra-regional actors. Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Werthein committed to build a stronger and closer diplomatic relationship between the United States and Argentina,based on shared values and interests. Tags Argentina [ https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/argentina/ ] Bilateral Relations and Engagement [ https://www.state.gov/policy-issues/bilateral-relations-and-engagement/ ] Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs [ https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-political-affairs/bureau-of-western-hemisphere-affairs/ ] Office of the Spokesperson [ https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-public-diplomacy-and-public-affairs/bureau-of-global-public-affairs/office-of-the-spokesperson/ ] The Secretary of State [ https://www.state.gov/secretary/ ] body { font-size: 1em; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #333333; } ________________________________________________________________________ Stay connected with the State Department: The Great Seal [ http://www.state.gov/ ]RSS Feed [ http://www.state.gov/misc/echannels/66791.htm ]Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/statedept ]Flickr [ http://www.flickr.com/photos/statephotos ] YouTube [ http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo ] Instagram [ http://instagram.com/statedept ] ________________________________________________________________________