RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday.
The crown prince and Rubio discussed aspects of relations between their countries and ways to enhance and develop them in various fields, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The latest regional and international developments and efforts made toward them to achieve security and stability were also discussed.
Earlier, Rubio was received by the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the meeting, the diplomats reviewed Saudi-US relations and ways to enhance them to serve the interests of both countries.
They also discussed regional and international developments and efforts made in this regard.
Rubio arrived in the Kingdom after a visit to Israel, the first leg of his first Middle East tour in his current position. Next on his tour will be the United Arab Emirates.
The Saudi ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff were among officials present at the meeting.
