Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to reinforce the partnership between the United States and Italy. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to reaffirm the strong U.S.-Italy partnership and discuss key global issues. Secretary Rubio expressed appreciation for Italy’s support for continued diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and reach a durable peace. The Secretary welcomed Italy’s contributions to stabilization and reconstruction efforts in Gaza."
The conversation addressed ongoing diplomatic initiatives regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Italy's involvement in efforts aimed at stabilizing Gaza.
