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Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Rubio’s Call with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani Readout January 16, 2026 The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani about the ongoing U.S.-led efforts to bring a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine war. They also discussed Venezuela, the importance of counternarcotics cooperation and continued support of Middle East security and stability.
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