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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy

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Office of the Spokesperson

March 11, 2026

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali.  The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed their shared commitment to regional stability, counterterrorism cooperation, economic prosperity, and building a foundation for long-term security in the Horn of Africa.