Secretary Rubio's Call with Portuguese Foreign Minister Rangel

State Dept Press Releases

Published March 31st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel on March 31, 2026. The call highlighted the continued strength of U.S.-Portugal bilateral ties and emphasized Portugal's close economic and defense cooperation with the United States. Both leaders expressed their commitment to transatlantic security.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducted a diplomatic call with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel on March 31, 2026. The readout emphasizes the strength of U.S.-Portugal bilateral relations and acknowledges Portugal's contributions to economic and defense cooperation. The conversation reflects mutual commitment to transatlantic security.

This is a routine diplomatic communication with no regulatory implications. No compliance actions, deadlines, or penalties are associated with this readout. It serves as an informational summary of the bilateral engagement between the two nations' foreign ministries.

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March 31, 2026

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel and highlighted the continued strength of U.S.-Portugal bilateral ties. Secretary Rubio thanked Foreign Minister Rangel for Portugal’s close economic and defense cooperation. Both leaders expressed their commitment to transatlantic security.