Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Welcomes UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Riyadh

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RIYADH, Dec 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace, Riyadh.

An official reception ceremony was held in honor of the visiting British delegation, followed by extensive talks between the two leaders.

At the start of the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince welcomed Prime Minister Starmer to Saudi Arabia, expressing his hopes for a fruitful visit. Starmer, in turn, expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation.

Discussions on Cooperation and Global Developments

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring joint efforts to enhance cooperation across various sectors. Both leaders discussed leveraging the resources and capabilities of their respective countries to achieve mutual interests.

Regional and international developments were also on the agenda, with the two sides exchanging views on issues of common concern and exploring collaborative efforts to address global challenges.

Attendees

The Saudi delegation included key ministers, including Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, and Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, among others.

From the UK side, attendees included British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Neil Crompton, National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell, and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister for Business and Investment Varun Chandra.

Strengthening Saudi-UK Ties

This high-level meeting underscores the ongoing commitment of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom to deepening their partnership and exploring new opportunities for collaboration in investment, trade, and regional stability.