Sec. of State Marco Rubio’s plane to Germany turns around after mechanical issue
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s plane experienced a mechanical issue while en route to Munich, Germany, on Thursday, according to a State Department spokesperson.
The plane has turned around and is returning to Joint Base Andrews and Rubio will continue his travel to Germany and the Middle East on a separate aircraft, the spokesperson added.
Rubio is headed to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference and to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, according the State Department.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump meets with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington.
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He will then travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to meet with senior officials, according to the agency.
“Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials will promote U.S. interests in advancing regional cooperation, stability, and peace,” the State Dept. said of the trip, adding that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal will be a priority.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s plane experienced a mechanical issue while en route to Munich, Germany, on Thursday, according to a State Department spokesperson.
The plane has turned around and is returning to Joint Base Andrews and Rubio will continue his travel to Germany and the Middle East on a separate aircraft, the spokesperson added.
Rubio is headed to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference and to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, according the State Department.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump meets with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington.
Alex Brandon/AP
He will then travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to meet with senior officials, according to the agency.
“Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials will promote U.S. interests in advancing regional cooperation, stability, and peace,” the State Dept. said of the trip, adding that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal will be a priority.
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