For Immediate Release
January 20, 2025
Contact: Communications Director Nikki Gamer | gamer@afsa.org

Washington, D.C. – The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) welcomes the Honorable Marco Rubio as the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States. As the professional association and labor union representing America’s Foreign Service, AFSA looks forward to working with Secretary Rubio to support and strengthen the Foreign Service as a key pillar of U.S. diplomacy and national security.

The Foreign Service, a non-partisan corps of patriotic Americans who come from every state in the nation, is at the forefront of advancing America’s interests worldwide, promoting economic prosperity and democratic values. Foreign Service members are the eyes and ears of the president around the world and serve as America’s first line of defense.

“AFSA is committed to a strong, non-partisan and appropriately funded Foreign Service, backed by policies that support our diplomats and their families,” said AFSA President Tom Yazdgerdi. “We wish Secretary Rubio success in his new role and look forward to a constructive partnership that ensures the Foreign Service remains positioned to meet the challenges of global diplomacy in the 21st century.”

The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) is the professional association and labor union of the men and women of the United States Foreign Service.