Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Meets U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington
Riyadh, February 26, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met today with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the U.S. Department of State headquarters in Washington, D.C., where both sides reaffirmed the historic Saudi-American partnership and discussed efforts to enhance global security and stability.
Strengthening Saudi-U.S. Relations
At the start of the meeting, Prince Khalid bin Salman signed the official visitors' log, marking the occasion and underscoring the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.
Discussions focused on:
The shared vision of Saudi Arabia and the United States in addressing regional and global security challenges.
Ongoing diplomatic and defense cooperation to enhance stability and international peace.
Key issues of mutual interest, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening strategic ties.
High-Level Delegations in Attendance
The meeting was attended by several senior Saudi officials, including:
Saudi Ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz
Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Lebanese Affairs, Prince Yazid bin Mohammed bin Fahd Al Farhan
Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs, Dr. Khalid bin Hussein Al-Bayari
Advisor at the Royal Court, Khaled bin Farid Hadhrawi
Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber
Director General of the Office of the Minister of Defense, Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif
A number of senior U.S. officials were also present at the meeting, reflecting the strong diplomatic and security collaboration between the two countries.
Commitment to Global Security and Stability
The meeting reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s and the United States’ shared commitment to addressing key security challenges, with both sides emphasizing the importance of cooperation in maintaining regional and international stability.
The visit highlights the ongoing strategic dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the U.S., reinforcing their longstanding partnership in defense, security, and diplomacy.