Rubio Meets German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Sidelines of G7 Talks in Paris
Paris, November 10, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on November 9 during the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Paris, France, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared strategic priorities.
According to an official readout issued by the U.S. Department of State, the meeting covered three major areas of cooperation: safeguarding freedom of navigation, expanding defence industrial collaboration, and strengthening trade relations between the United States and Germany.
Both sides discussed ongoing efforts to ensure safe and uninterrupted maritime navigation, an issue of considerable importance to international commerce, global supply chains and economic stability.
Defence cooperation also featured prominently in the discussions, with the two countries exploring ways to deepen collaboration between their respective defence industries. Strengthening industrial partnerships is expected to remain an important component of the broader US-German strategic relationship.
On the economic front, Rubio and Wadephul discussed opportunities to further develop bilateral trade ties and reinforce the longstanding commercial partnership between the two NATO allies.
The US Secretary of State also appreciated Germany’s recent contributions to the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, recognising Berlin’s support for international efforts to address gang-related violence and improve security conditions in the Caribbean nation.
The meeting took place against the backdrop of the G7 foreign ministers’ discussions in Paris, where international security, economic cooperation and shared foreign policy priorities remain central to diplomatic engagement.
The latest interaction underscores Washington and Berlin’s continued commitment to maintaining close diplomatic coordination and strengthening cooperation on matters affecting regional and international stability.
Source: U.S. Department of State – Office of the Spokesperson, November 9, 2026.
By Suman Munshi
Chief Editor, IBG NEWS
