U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a thank-you on April 1, 2026 to the country of Portugal for its close and defense cooperation during a phone call with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel. Principal State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott put out a statement concerning the matter, going on to say, “Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel and highlighted the continued strength of U.S.-Portugal bilateral ties.”
He then added, “Secretary Rubio thanked Foreign Minister Rangel for Portugal’s close economic and defense cooperation. Both leaders expressed their commitment to transatlantic security.” Portugal’s Foreign Ministry published a post on social media that detailed the conversation between Rangel and Rubio, noting the two men discussed the situation in the Middle East and the critical importance of the transatlantic link.
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