Washington, February 17: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that under President Donald Trump’s leadership, America will not impose ideological loyalty on its partner countries. He clarified that the U.S. expects every nation to prioritize its national interests. Furthermore, America is not instructing any country to isolate itself from China or any other nation.
Rubio described the Trump administration‘s foreign policy as practical rather than prescriptive, even as the U.S. remains engaged in strategic competition with Beijing. Referring to President Trump’s leadership, Rubio said, “Under President Trump, we expect every country in the world to act in its national interest.”
During a joint press conference with Hungary‘s Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest, he told reporters, “We are not telling any country in the world to isolate itself from anyone.”
Rubio further emphasized the importance of U.S.-China relations, stating that it would be impractical and insane for the two countries not to maintain communication. He noted that President Trump is scheduled to visit China in April.
This statement came during Rubio’s visit to Budapest, where the U.S. and Hungary signed an agreement to facilitate cooperation in Hungary’s civilian nuclear program. Rubio hinted at a changing U.S. perspective towards allies and partners maintaining economic or political ties with China.
Hungary, a NATO and European Union member, has increased Chinese investments in recent years while maintaining exemptions for Russian energy purchases. When asked why the U.S. is not placing conditions on Budapest to reduce its ties with Beijing, Rubio responded, “We understand that every country in the world must deal with the realities of its geography, economy, history, and future challenges.”
The Secretary of State stated, “It is not good for the world. It is not good for anyone. Relying on one country or one economy for 90% of anything, especially for critical supply chains, is a weakness rather than a geopolitical strength.”
Rubio repeatedly pointed out the close personal relationship between President Trump and Orban, which has significantly influenced decisions between the two countries, including energy-related exemptions. “This has been very beneficial for the relationship between our two nations,” he remarked.
Orban warmly welcomed the U.S. Secretary of State, describing the current period as a golden time for U.S.-Hungary relations. He expressed gratitude to President Trump.
In addition to discussing China, both leaders addressed the war in Ukraine. Rubio stated that Washington’s goal is straightforward: to see the war come to an end, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that.
He argued that the U.S. is uniquely positioned to bring both sides to the negotiating table, noting that technical-level discussions among military officials have recently resumed. “We do not want to impose any agreement on anyone. We simply want to help them,” he added.
Today, a second round of meetings between Iran and the U.S. is set to take place in Geneva. Rubio described the talks with Iran as challenging but emphasized that President Trump always prioritizes peaceful outcomes.
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