Rubio's appointment as secretary of state has been seen as sign that Trump plans to maintain a hard line on China.

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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is promising to implement Donald Trump’s “America First” vision as secretary of state

“Congratulations to Marco Rubio on his confirmation as the new U.S. Secretary of State,” the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a post on Twitter. “Greece remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening our strategic relations and the deep bonds that unite our nations,” the statement continued.

The joint statement with Quad partners stood in sharp contrast to Donald Trump’s frequent dismissal of US allies.

Marco Rubio, the first Hispanic secretary of state, replaced Antony Blinken hours after Donald Trump’s inauguration.

All 99 senators voted in favor of Rubio, including Rubio himself. The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, making him the first confirmed member of ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio got right to work Tuesday just hours after receiving Senate confirmation, making him the nation’s top diplomat.

The Senate confirmed Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, on Monday as America’s 72nd secretary of state, putting a former political rival of President Trump at the helm of American diplomacy.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged in his first remarks as top US diplomat to ensure that the agency he now leads isn’t left behind in shaping US foreign policy.

WASHINGTON >> U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today to reiterate Washington’s support for its ally, and the two also discussed Iran and Israeli hostages in Gaza,