Prince Khalid bin Salman Holds Extensive Bilateral Meeting with US Defense Secretary in Washington

The US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, welcomed the Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Upon the arrival of Prince Khalid, a formal reception was held, including a honor guard showcase and the playing of the national anthems of both countries. Prince Khalid signed the official visitors’ book and delivered a speech, followed by handshakes with members of both the American and Saudi delegations.

Afterwards, the Defense Minister and his American counterpart held an extensive bilateral meeting, affirming the historical friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries. They discussed ways to enhance and develop military and defense cooperation, as well as reviewed regional and international developments and efforts towards achieving security and stability. The meeting was attended by Princess Reema bint Bandar, the Saudi Ambassador to the United States, as well as other high-ranking officials from both sides.

From the American side, Deputy Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Christopher Grady, along with other officials, participated in the meeting. The discussions focused on strengthening the ties between the two countries and finding ways to enhance military and defense cooperation. The regional and international developments as well as ongoing efforts to ensure security and stability were also reviewed during the meeting.

The meeting concluded with both sides expressing their commitment to deepening the longstanding partnership and cooperation between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The officials highlighted the importance of working together to address common challenges and promote peace and security in the region. The meeting was seen as a positive step towards further strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

In closing, the meeting between the US Secretary of Defense and the Saudi Minister of Defense served as an important opportunity to reaffirm the close ties between the two countries and explore ways to advance their cooperation in various fields. The discussions focused on enhancing military and defense cooperation, as well as addressing regional and international challenges to promote peace and security. The meeting underscored the enduring partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia in advancing common interests and shared values.