Washington, February 26, 2025 – In a pivotal diplomatic meeting, Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio today at the U.S. Department of State headquarters in Washington, D.C. Before the meeting began, Prince Khalid took a moment to sign the official visitors' log, marking the significance of the occasion and underscoring the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States.
The meeting focused on reviewing the long-standing and historic Saudi-American partnership, with both sides reaffirming their shared vision for addressing the common challenges facing both nations and the broader international community. Prince Khalid and Secretary Rubio discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in promoting international security and peace, emphasizing the crucial role that both Saudi Arabia and the United States play in ensuring stability across the Middle East and globally.
In addition to discussing regional issues, the meeting also addressed a range of mutual interests, with both sides emphasizing their commitment to fostering deeper collaboration in security, defense, and diplomacy. Both Prince Khalid and Secretary Rubio acknowledged the longstanding friendship between the two nations and the importance of continuing to work together to confront emerging threats and challenges on the global stage.
The meeting was attended by several prominent Saudi officials, including Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to the United States; Prince Yazid bin Mohammed bin Fahd Al Farhan, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Lebanese Affairs; Dr. Khalid bin Hussein Al-Bayari, Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs; Khaled bin Farid Hadhrawi, Advisor at the Royal Court; Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber, Saudi Ambassador to Yemen; and Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, Director General of the Office of the Minister of Defense. On the American side, a number of senior officials were present, further highlighting the importance of the dialogue.
This high-level meeting serves as a testament to the ongoing strength of Saudi-American relations, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to working together to address global security challenges and promoting peace and stability. As part of their shared efforts, the two sides expressed confidence in the potential for continued cooperation to advance mutual interests and strengthen the strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States.
