US Secretary of State Discusses with Austrian Counterpart Ways to Strengthen the European Security Architecture

Washington, Aug 11 (KUNA) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks today with his Austrian counterpart, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, on regional and international issues and ways to strengthen the European security architecture. U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement that Secretary Rubio discussed with the Austrian minister ways to ensure European security and safeguard national sovereignty, including the protection of biotechnologies. Pigott added that Rubio welcomed Austria’s election to the UN Security Council and highlighted ways to enhance bilateral cooperation on matters of mutual interest. (End) A.M.M. / M.A.H.A.