The Minister of Defense discusses peace efforts with the US President's advisor
His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, met today in Riyadh with the Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, in a high-level meeting that addressed the depth of the strategic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America.
During the meeting, a comprehensive review of bilateral relations between the two friendly countries was conducted, with a focus on aspects of defense and security cooperation. The two sides also discussed at length the rapidly evolving events in the region and the diplomatic and political efforts being made to defuse crises and establish regional peace and stability. In addition, they discussed a number of issues and topics of mutual interest related to the national security of both countries.
This meeting comes at a sensitive time, as the Middle East region faces complex geopolitical challenges, reflecting the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a cornerstone of regional stability. These discussions underscore the ongoing coordination between Riyadh and Washington to address security threats and work towards sustainable solutions to existing conflicts. The Saudi-American partnership is one of the most important strategic alliances contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security.
The meeting was attended by high-level diplomatic and security officials, reflecting the importance of the issues discussed. Among those present were His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor. The simultaneous presence of the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs, along with the National Security Advisor, underscores the integration of Saudi efforts and the coordination of political, security, and military positions in addressing complex regional issues.
Also present at the meeting were His Highness Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs. Several officials accompanying Advisor Pauls were also in attendance from the American side. This visit is part of a series of intensive diplomatic efforts led by the Kingdom to bolster peace prospects, leveraging its political weight and international standing to promote de-escalation and dialogue in addressing the region's crises.
