Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, met with the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, at his office in the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. The meeting focused on enhancing and developing the bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States across various fields.
During the meeting, they discussed regional and international developments, exchanged views on them, and talked about efforts towards achieving security and stability in the region. The aim was to strengthen the ties between the two countries and work towards mutual goals.
The meeting was attended by Prince Khalid bin Salman, the Minister of Defense, Princess Reema bint Bandar, the Saudi Ambassador to the United States, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, the Minister of State and National Security Advisor. From the American side, National Security Advisor, Mike Walsh, and Acting US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alison Deloorte, were present along with other senior officials.
The discussions during the meeting highlighted the importance of the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States and the joint efforts to address various challenges in the region. Both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and collaboration on issues of mutual interest and concern.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Secretary Pompeo also discussed ways to further enhance economic ties, trade relations, and investment opportunities between the two countries. They explored potential areas for cooperation in energy, technology, and infrastructure development to promote economic growth and prosperity on both sides.
In conclusion, the meeting between Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Secretary Pompeo reflected the commitment of Saudi Arabia and the United States to maintain strong and cooperative relations for the benefit of both countries and the region as a whole. Both sides reiterated their resolve to work together towards achieving common goals and addressing shared challenges. The discussions were fruitful and constructive, laying the groundwork for future collaboration and coordination on a wide range of issues.
