A Strong ASEAN Partnership Is a Win for America
 Secretary of State Marco Rubio participates in the ASEAN-U.S. Post-Ministerial Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett)
On July 8, Secretary Rubio traveled to Malaysia, where he met with his counterparts in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).
At the July 10 ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference in Kuala Lumpur, the Secretary emphasized the United States’ desire for “a free and open Indo-Pacific that is secure and that is prosperous” and that also promotes the safety, security, and prosperity of the people of the United States of America.
The Secretary also signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan on civil nuclear cooperation between the two nations.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Washington
 President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu speak privately in the Vermeil Room before a dinner, Monday, July 7, 2025, at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
On July 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Trump at the White House, where, in addition to discussing Gaza and Iran, Prime Minister Netanyahu presented a letter nominating the President for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Prime Minister Netanyahu also met with Secretary Rubio at Blair House, the official guesthouse for visiting heads of state.
 President Donald Trump hosts a multilateral luncheon with African leaders, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the State Dining Room. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
On July 9, President Trump hosted leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House, joined by our Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos.
"We have closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse,” the President told the gathered leaders, “and we're working tirelessly to forge new economic opportunities involving both the United States and many African nations."
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