PM Abiy Ahmed held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues. The Prime Minister described the discussion as "highly productive," noting that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to elevating the long-standing Ethio-US friendship into a deeper strategic partnership. During the call, the US side reaffirmed its continued support for Ethiopia, a gesture which the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for. Both leaders agreed to strengthen their bilateral cooperation and work together on priority regional and multilateral platforms.