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WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain from June 23 to 25 to discuss regional security priorities, including the implementation of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department said on Monday.
According to an official statement, Rubio will engage with senior officials in the three Gulf countries on a range of issues tied to recent diplomatic developments with Iran, including efforts to ensure “full and free safe transit” through the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional stability following the recent surge in diplomatic activity between Washington and Tehran.
The visit comes in the immediate aftermath of US-Iran negotiations held in Switzerland, where mediators Pakistan and Qatar announced a 60-day roadmap under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
The agreement included the establishment of a High Level Committee, technical working groups on nuclear and sanctions issues, and new mechanisms aimed at preventing escalation in sensitive regional flashpoints, including maritime routes.
