Washington, Dec 23 (NationPress) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that American naval supremacy serves as a vital foundation for global peace and stability. He emphasized that the strength of the US Navy is essential for safeguarding freedom of navigation, preventing conflicts, and maintaining the international order.

During a news conference at Mar-a-Lago with President Donald Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Navy Secretary John Phelan, Rubio stated that the administration's increased emphasis on shipbuilding and maritime power is not merely a military strategy but a significant indication of America’s global role.

“The US Navy is the largest contributor to worldwide peace,” Rubio noted, defining American sea power as the cornerstone of global stability.

He highlighted the Navy’s extensive reach, which enables the United States to secure sea routes, reassure allies, and deter adversaries, all while bolstering American industrial capabilities domestically. Rubio characterized the administration's shipbuilding initiative as a clear representation of national capability.

“This is the resurgence of American industrial power,” Rubio remarked. “This signifies our ability to produce goods right here in the USA.”

He explained that enhancing US shipbuilding capacity sends a strong international message that the United States plans to remain a maritime power capable of projecting strength across oceans and ensuring open access to global commons.

“The capacity to manufacture again in our nation has been critical to the president’s agenda,” Rubio stated, referring to the announcement as a reminder of America’s lasting industrial and military foundation.

Rubio argued that naval power is intrinsically linked to diplomacy, asserting that US forces provide the physical assurance necessary for international trade and alliances to thrive. He maintained that American sea power has historically mitigated conflicts rather than incited them.

“The US Navy grants us a global presence,” he said, noting that generations of Americans have reaped the benefits of the stability afforded by US maritime dominance.

He described the shipbuilding initiative as “transformative over generations,” stating it enhances America’s capacity to secure the seas while also fortifying domestic industry and creating jobs.

“This is transformative over generations,” Rubio added, associating the enhancement of naval capabilities with long-term strategic vision rather than immediate military requirements.

Rubio also commended the President’s focus on revitalizing US manufacturing alongside military strength, emphasizing the interdependence of the two in sustaining American influence abroad.

His comments highlighted the administration’s broader assertion that economic power, industrial capacity, and military strength form a unified strategic framework, with naval dominance at its center.

The emphasis on maritime strength aligns with enduring US strategic principles that maintaining control over sea lanes is crucial for global commerce and security.

The US Navy has traditionally upheld a forward presence across the Indo-Pacific, Atlantic, and Middle East, supporting allies and protecting trade.

For nations like India, which depend heavily on secure sea routes for energy and trade, US naval power has been pivotal in ensuring stability throughout the Indian Ocean and beyond.