US Secretary of State Rubio to Accompany Trump at ASEAN Summit in Manila
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will accompany President Donald Trump at the ASEAN Summit in Manila on November 17, confirmed the Philippine Ambassador. Rubio will also attend the 'Quad' leaders' meeting on the sidelines.
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