Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke yesterday 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.
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Ethiopia is a land of many heroes who have strengthened the country through generational continuity. The Special Operations Command of the Defense Forces, over the past 65 years, has carried out outstanding missions that have made Ethiopia proud, demonstrating unbreakable resilience through numerous challenges. Currently, through defense reform efforts, the command has been reorganized in a modern manner in terms of structure, manpower, and equipment, incorporating airborne, commando, and special counter-terrorism forces. It stands in a reliable position to carry out its duties effectively at any time and under any conditions.
As the command celebrated its 65th anniversary, it publicly showcased the modern military capabilities it has built, the readiness of its personnel, and its tactical proficiency. In particular, the integrated water-borne exercise shown today, as well as the various military skills demonstrated in coordination by airborne and commando members, confirmed the high level of capability of the armed forces.
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Received His Highness Prince @FaisalbinFarhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today for productive discussions on a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues. Our talks focused on strengthening the longstanding ties between our two countries, expanding cooperation across key sectors, and enhancing coordination on regional and global matters of mutual interest.