U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos on the sidelines of the U.S.-Ethiopia Bilateral Structured Dialogue, where the two sides discussed security cooperation, regional stability and expanded commercial ties.
The meeting highlighted Ethiopia’s role in efforts to promote peace and reduce tensions across East Africa, according to a statement from the U.S. State Department. Rubio underscored Ethiopia’s importance in supporting the resolution and de-escalation of conflict in the region.
The two officials also reviewed the U.S.-Ethiopia security partnership and what both sides described as significant progress in advancing commercial opportunities between the two countries.
The dialogue comes as Washington and Addis Ababa continue to navigate a broad bilateral relationship that spans security, trade and regional diplomacy. The meeting signals continued engagement between the two governments at a time of persistent instability in parts of East Africa.
