Saudi FM Meets with US Secretary of State, US National Security Advisor

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)
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Saudi FM Meets with US Secretary of State, US National Security Advisor

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday. 

The two ministers reviewed the strategic relations between the two friendly countries and opportunities to strengthen and develop them in various fields. 

They discussed ways to intensify coordination and joint action on regional and international issues of concern to both countries, including developments in Gaza Strip, Sudan, and Yemen, as well as the Russia-Ukraine crisis. They exchanged views on these issues and efforts being made to achieve international peace and security. 

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan and several officials. 

The Saudi Minsiter has also met with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz at the White House in Washington, D.C. 

The two officials reviewed the strategic bilateral ties between their countries and explored prospects for promoting cooperation. They also addressed a number of issues and topics of mutual interest. 

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States and Advisor to the Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan. 

 



Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern Over India-Pakistan Escalation

Indian security personnel inspect the site of a militant attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo, File)
Indian security personnel inspect the site of a militant attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo, File)
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Saudi Arabia Expresses Concern Over India-Pakistan Escalation

Indian security personnel inspect the site of a militant attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo, File)
Indian security personnel inspect the site of a militant attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (AP Photo, File)

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday expressed concern over the escalating tension between India and Pakistan and the continued exchange of fire along the border areas.
A statement issued by the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom called on both nations to de-escalate and resolve their disagreements through diplomatic channels.

It also called on them to uphold the principles of good neighborliness, and strive for stability and peace in a manner that serves the interests of their people and the region.