US secretary of state urges G20 to address food security and maritime threats

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on G20 countries to work together to address interconnected economic and geopolitical crises, strengthen economic resilience, and protect markets.

Speaking at a plenary session on geopolitical issues in Atlanta, Georgia, Rubio said there are threats to energy and food supplies, supply chains, trade, and freedom of navigation.

"The world is at a critical moment and faces crises, many of which pose serious threats to the fundamental foundations of the global economic system," Rubio said.

He stressed that the multiplicity and interconnection of these challenges require coordinated solutions, highlighting the importance of diplomats and political leaders in coordinating responses to emerging crises and safeguarding shared interests.

Rubio added that turning these interests into practical cooperation and concrete actions can enhance global stability and deliver meaningful results for citizens.

He noted that the session addresses freedom of navigation and food security as part of two days of discussions, emphasizing the need to create conditions that support geopolitical stability and advance the economic prosperity agenda to be discussed by G20 leaders.