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Rubio addresses G20 absence, Gaza resettlement questions, Panama Canal confusion and USAID staff orders
Summary
In a reporter Q&A, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he will skip a G20 foreign ministers meeting to focus on other priorities, described Gaza as uninhabitable until cleared of unexploded munitions, addressed Panama Canal confusion and explained USAID staff guidance.
During a question-and-answer session, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed several diplomatic and operational issues raised by reporters, including attendance at a G20 meeting, plans for Gaza, confusion about a Panama Canal transit statement, and guidance for USAID staff.
On the G20, Rubio said he would not attend the foreign-ministers meeting in South Africa, adding that he prefers to focus on counterterrorism, energy security and direct meetings with leaders. "I imagine there will be representation of some sort, but I'm just not attending it because instead I'll be…
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