The United States and Ethiopia have discussed international efforts to secure a humanitarian truce and achieve lasting peace in Sudan, while reaffirming that there is no military solution to the conflict. The two sides also held talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and Red Sea security during bilateral strategic dialogue meetings in Washington.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US presidential adviser for Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gideon Timothewos on Monday to discuss expanding security cooperation, strengthening bilateral relations and increasing trade opportunities amid growing geopolitical focus on the Horn of Africa.
In a post on X following the meeting, Rubio said he discussed ways to expand the security partnership between Washington and Addis Ababa while boosting economic and trade ties.
Boulos described his talks with the Ethiopian foreign minister as “productive and comprehensive,” saying the discussions covered international efforts aimed at facilitating a humanitarian ceasefire and achieving lasting peace in Sudan, as well as broader regional stability issues, including Red Sea maritime security.
Tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia have escalated in recent months after Sudan accused Ethiopia of involvement in drone attacks targeting military sites and infrastructure inside the country.
Ethiopia has denied the allegations, calling them “baseless,” while accusing General al-Burhan’s SAF of supporting and arming fighters from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.
