Saudi Foreign Minister in Washington: Strategic talks with Rubio and Shaheen
As part of the ongoing diplomatic efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs , held a series of important high-level meetings in the American capital, Washington, D.C., including meetings with leaders in the legislative and executive branches, during his official visit to the United States.
Talks with Congress: Strengthening legislative coordination
His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs began his meetings with a meeting with Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Vice Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The meeting included a comprehensive review of the close relations between Riyadh and Washington, and the importance of joint coordination between the two countries on various issues was emphasized.
These meetings with members of the Senate are of particular importance, given the pivotal role played by the Foreign Relations Committee in shaping American foreign policy and ratifying international agreements and military and economic cooperation programs, reflecting the Kingdom’s keenness to communicate with all decision-making circles in Washington.
Diplomatic summit with Marco Rubio
In a related development, Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his American counterpart, Marco Rubio. The meeting included in-depth discussions on regional and international developments, with the two ministers reviewing historical and strategic relations and ways to enhance them in a manner that serves their mutual interests.
The talks focused on efforts to achieve security and stability in the Middle East region, and discussed hot issues that require high-level Saudi-American coordination to ensure that crises are contained and peace opportunities are enhanced.
The depth of historical relations and strategic partnership
This visit is a continuation of the long-standing and deep-rooted relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, which spans more than eight decades. Since the historic meeting between the founding King Abdulaziz Al Saud and US President Franklin Roosevelt, the relationship between the two countries has formed a cornerstone of security and stability in the region and the world.
Today, these relations are not limited to security and political aspects only, but are witnessing remarkable development in economic and technological aspects, especially in light of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which has opened new horizons for joint investment cooperation.
The importance of timing and political implications
The timing of this visit carries significant political implications, underscoring Saudi Arabia's role as an indispensable regional and international power in the equation of global stability. It also reflects the keenness of the US administration and legislative bodies in Washington to maintain ongoing consultations with the Saudi leadership regarding the growing challenges in the region.
These important meetings were attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States of America, and Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Al-Yahya, reflecting the high level of representation and the great interest that the Kingdom attaches to these talks.
