State Department says foreign assistance will prioritize U.S. national interest; hosts Quad foreign ministers meeting
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The U.S. Department of State said it will administer foreign assistance programs to advance U.S. national interests, accountability, strategy and efficiency, and hosted a meeting of Quad foreign ministers with Australia, India and Japan to address Indo-Pacific challenges, the department said in its weekly briefing.
The U.S. Department of State said it will prioritize foreign assistance that advances "our national interest," and that the department will administer programs with a mission to improve "accountability, strategy, and efficiency," a State Department spokesperson said in the agency's weekly briefing.
The spokesperson said Secretary Rubio hosted the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting with Australia, India and Japan at the State Department "to strengthen U.S. and Indo-Pacific prosperity and security." "This critical meeting set an ambitious agenda to address the region's most pressing challenges and opportunities to ensure freedom and stability in one of the world's most vital regions," the spokesperson said.
The briefing framed the foreign assistance emphasis as consistent with current administration direction. It did not specify budgets, timelines, or individual program changes; the spokesperson described the shift in broad terms of mission and management rather than listing specific funding allocations.
The segment also noted that President Trump kicked off the America 250 event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, described in the briefing as "launching a year-long celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary" and a national tour intended to bring community-focused celebrations to all 50 states and U.S. territories. The spokesperson closed the briefing by wishing viewers a happy Independence Day weekend.
No formal policy documents, budget actions, or additional details on implementation were announced in the briefing.