secretary of state

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On Feb. 28, the U.S.’s envoy to Cuba, Mike Hammer, met with the Vatican’s secretary of state, while Cuba’s foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, met separately with the pontiff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Ockenden said she "commends the secretary of state" for "making the right decision from the families' perspective".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The US secretary of state told reporters on Monday that the US "would not deliberately target a school" but that the department of defence was investigating "if that was our strike".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The United States "expressed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself against Taliban attacks", Allison Hooker, the under secretary of state for political affairs, wrote on X after talks with her Pakistani counterpart.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

On the international front, Oliver held talks with the governments of Great Britain and the Soviet Union, and in January 1987 met with the U.S. secretary of state, George Shultz, in Washington.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela