דעפלאמאטישע זיצונג: די פאראייניגטע שטאטן און דייטשלאנד פארטנערשאפט פאקוסירט אויף זיכערהייט און שלום איניציאטיוון
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the State Department on January 12, 2026, to reaffirm the enduring partnership between the United States and Germany in addressing shared global challenges. The high-level meeting underscored both nations’ commitment to cooperation on strategic issues affecting transatlantic security and international stability.
According to a senior State Department official, the discussions focused first on strengthening supply chain security, a priority for both countries as economic resilience becomes a central component of national defense. Rubio and Wadephul agreed that resilient, diversified supply chains are essential to countering economic coercion by hostile actors and ensuring continued prosperity for allied nations.
The two leaders also addressed the evolving situation in Venezuela, affirming that Caracas must no longer serve as a safe haven for adversarial operations that threaten U.S. and European interests. In addition, Rubio and Wadephul discussed ongoing diplomatic and security efforts to advance a durable peace in Ukraine, a conflict that remains a central concern for NATO partners amid Russian aggression.
Another key topic was preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Both officials reiterated the importance of denying Tehran the capability to develop or obtain nuclear explosives, reinforcing alignment on non-proliferation objectives that have long underpinned U.S. foreign policy. Rubio and Wadephul expressed their intent to deepen collaboration on these critical priorities as part of the broader U.S.–German strategic partnership.
Rubio’s engagement with Wadephul comes as transatlantic relations navigate a complex global environment marked by economic competition, regional conflicts, and shifting security dynamics. The meeting highlights Washington’s intent, under Rubio’s leadership as Secretary of State, to sustain strong alliances while addressing pressing geopolitical challenges in concert with key partners like Germany.
