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The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday discussed ISIS and COVID-19 during a phone call with Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi
“The Secretary and President reaffirmed the strength and importance of U.S.-Mozambique relations and our joint commitment to countering ISIS. The Secretary underscored U.S. support for Mozambique’s efforts against COVID-19, building on our long-standing investments in the country’s health sector, ” the State Department said in a statement.
It added that the Secretary expressed a desire for further collaboration on economic development and governance with Mozambique.