US calls on allies to reduce dependence on energy supplies

American Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a conference in Lisbon called on allies to reduce their dependence on energy supplies from conflict-ridden regions.

Rubio emphasized the dangers of government dependence on 95 percent of any country, citing the example of pharmaceutical supplies.

Rubio's visit to Lisbon comes as part of his tour of several countries, including Iceland and Greece, where strengthening bilateral cooperation, security and economic cooperation are discussed.

WASHINGTON, October 8 - RIA Novosti. The United States calls on allies to reduce their dependence on energy supplies from conflict-ridden regions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a conference in Lisbon.

"Recent events remind us that we cannot continue to rely on... a large percentage of the world's energy coming from a part of the world that is often in conflict," Rubio said as oil prices rose to record levels due to the U.S.-Iran conflict.

The Secretary of State also emphasized that it is dangerous for the state to depend “on any country for 95 percent of anything,” citing the example of pharmaceutical supplies.