The United States is putting its weight behind talks on Venezuela's political future.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Friday in Washington with Dinorah Figuera, president of Venezuela's 2015 National Assembly, which is led by the opposition. Before the meeting, he urged "everyone who cares about the future of Venezuela" to take part, Anadolu Agency reported.

The talks are between the opposition and the interim government. Delcy Rodríguez leads that government. It took over after U.S. forces seized former President Nicolás Maduro in January.

"This process that she is leading, along with her team, has 100 percent support, the strongest possible support from the highest levels of our government," Rubio said. "They have already achieved concrete results; more results will be necessary."

A third round of talks begins Oct. 14. The State Department said it will focus on finishing the process for choosing Supreme Court justices and on "participation guarantees necessary for credible elections." Later rounds will deal with letting all political parties and leaders return to public life.

The State Department said Rubio praised Figuera's "courageous leadership" and pushed for more progress on political freedoms and election reform.

Figuera leads the opposition's negotiating team, The Washington Post reported. Rubio said every part of society must take part. "It has to involve the participation of every sector of society," he said.

The State Department called the January raid Operation Absolute Resolve. It said Rubio wants the talks to keep moving before the new round.

What we know: the date and main topics of the next round of talks.
What we don't: when Venezuela might hold new elections.