Secretary Rubio’s Call with Italian Foreign Minister Tajani

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.