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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to the State Department in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday for high-level talks aimed at reinforcing defense ties between the two nations. This meeting came just a day after the Saudi minister's visit to the Pentagon, where he engaged in discussions with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to further solidify military and security cooperation.
The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral defense strategies and addressing key security challenges in the Middle East and beyond. Both leaders emphasized the importance of a strong partnership in countering emerging threats and maintaining stability in the region.
Earlier on Monday, Prince Khalid bin Salman also met with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, where they explored pressing regional and international security developments, including the ongoing instability in the Middle East. The talks came at a critical time, as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia continue to strengthen their security relationship in the face of growing geopolitical tensions.
This visit underscores Saudi Arabia's increasing role in shaping global diplomatic and security frameworks. The kingdom recently hosted high-level officials from both the United States and Russia in an effort to facilitate discussions on the ongoing war in Ukraine. These meetings were part of Saudi Arabia’s broader initiative to restore and strengthen relations between the U.S. and Russia, signaling the kingdom's influential position as a key mediator in global diplomacy.
As a strategic partner of the U.S. in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia continues to play a central role in addressing global security challenges. This latest round of talks between U.S. and Saudi leaders highlights the importance of continued collaboration between the two nations in tackling pressing issues on the international stage.
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