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Daines Chairs Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

June 12, 2025

Discusses National Security, Trade, and Alliances With Trump Nominees U.S. SENATE – Senator Steve Daines, chairman of the European Subcommittee on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today delivered the following opening statement at a full committee nominations hearing. Witnesses included Lou Rinaldi to be ambassador to Uruguay, Art Fisher to be ambassador to Austria, Roman Pipko to be ambassador to Estonia, Stacey Feinberg to be ambassador to Luxembourg, and Nicholas Merrick to be ambassador to the Czech Republic. Daines’ questions to the nominees are also below. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines’ Opening Remarks as Prepared for Delivery: Nominees, thank you for joining us today and

Daines Condemns Officials in Sarajevo for Kicking Conference of European Rabbis Out of City

June 12, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the European Subcommittee on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today after the Conference of European Rabbis was forced to relocate its biannual meeting from Sarajevo to Munich: “Officials in Sarajevo have no moral clarity. Hamas terrorists funded by Iran brutally attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. They raped Jewish women and murdered countless others in the worst tragedy for Israel since the Holocaust. Israel has every right to defend itself against this terror. It’s hard to believe this even needs to be explained, but calling Israel’s actions genocide

Readout of U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ Meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan

June 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, met today with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Gyumri, Armenia. Senator Daines discussed U.S. critical mineral investments and regional security concerns, including the Trump Administration’s desire to achieve a lasting peace in the region. He echoed Secretary Rubio’s most recent statements that there would be tremendous benefits from Armenia and Azerbaijan signing a peace agreement.

Readout of U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ Meeting with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev

June 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the European Subcommittee for the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, met today with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, Azerbaijan. Senator Daines discussed regional security concerns, including the Trump Administration’s desire to achieve a lasting peace in the region. He echoed Secretary Rubio’s most recent statements that there would be tremendous benefits from Azerbaijan and Armenia signing a peace agreement. Senator Daines also conveyed his support for Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan working together to strengthen energy security in the region by allowing energy to be transferred across the Caspian Sea, which would lessen the dependence

U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze

May 30, 2025

Below is a readout of Senator Daines’ meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze today. You can find a photo from his meeting here. Senator Daines also met with leaders of the opposition parties. “Senator Daines today welcomed the opportunity to meet with Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze to discuss strengthening U.S.-Georgia relations. The Senator affirmed Georgia’s crucial role in promoting peace and prosperity in the Caucasus and beyond, and he strongly encouraged Georgia to work closely with President Trump and his Administration to advance our mutual economic and security interests.”

Daines, Rubio Discuss Advancing U.S. Interests in Europe and Central Asia

May 20, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. The two discussed the importance of reducing European dependence on Russian energy, as well as the strategic importance of Central Asian countries to the United States. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines highlighted the need to reduce energy dependency on Russia: Daines: Secretary Rubio, it’s great to see you here today. Very proud of what you’re doing in your role. Grateful to call you a friend and to watch what you’re doing now around the world with working on the President’s agenda.

Daines Commends Trump Administration and Uzbekistan for Landmark Deportation Deal

April 30, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-chair of the Central Asia Caucus in the U.S. Senate, commended the Trump administration and the government of Uzbekistan today for a landmark deal where Uzbekistan will accept and pay for the return of more than 100 illegal immigrants from Central Asia. “This is what leadership looks like. President Trump is ensuring our border is secure and our communities are safe, and is working diplomatic channels to send illegal immigrants back to where they came from. Having travelled frequently to Central Asia, I commend our allies in the region for their cooperation and look forward to many

Daines Applauds Senate Confirmation of David Perdue as U.S. Ambassador to China

April 29, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement today commending the U.S. Senate for confirming David Perdue as the next ambassador to China: “David Perdue is the right man at the right time to represent the United States as Ambassador to China. He is clear-eyed about the geopolitical realities and challenges we face and possesses a deep understanding of the culture and customs of the Chinese people. Most importantly, he is a man of integrity who loves his country and will always put America first at home and abroad.” ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Gabby Wiggins

Daines Introduces Trump Nominee for Ambassador to China David Perdue at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

April 4, 2025

“We need an ambassador who is clear-eyed about the geopolitical realities we face…that person is David Perdue” U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced David Perdue as President Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to China. Senator Daines and former Senator Perdue share a background in business that led them both to work extensively in the Asia-Pacific region, specifically in China. Daines and Perdue were elected to the U.S. Senate together in 2014. Watch Daines’ introduction HERE. Daines remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen and fellow members of the committee. It’s my honor to introduce a good

Daines, Trump Ambassador Nominees Emphasize Need to Put America First Abroad

April 1, 2025

Discussed Energy Security, National Defense U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with President Trump’s ambassador nominees to the United Kingdom, Turkey and Italy, and discussed the importance of improving trade relations globally, how we can partner with allies to improve America’s energy security, and the importance of defense cooperation. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines and nominee for Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, discussed how to advance U.S.-Turkey trade relations: Daines: One of the primary responsibilities of an ambassador is working to develop a positive trade and economic relationship between the United States and their assigned post. If confirmed, how do

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