Saudi Arabia, US Review Latest Regional and International Developments

Saudi Crown Prince receives a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussed Middle East situation

Thu Jan 23 2025
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has received a phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussed the latest regional and international developments, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday.

During the call, they reviewed ties between the Kingdom and the United States, explored areas of cooperation and ways to enhance them.

They also addressed the latest regional and international developments along with various issues of common interest.

Earlier, the Saudi Crown Prince held a phone call with US President Donald Trump and affirmed the Kingdom’s intention to broaden its investments and trade with the US over the next four years, in the amount of $600 billion, and potentially beyond that.

During the call, the Crown Prince conveyed the congratulations of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his own to President Trump on the occasion of his inauguration as President of the United States, SPA reported.

Partnership and investment

The two leaders discussed ways for cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America to promote peace, security, and stability in the Middle East, in addition to enhancing bilateral cooperation to combat terrorism, according to the SPA.

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“The leaders also discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties in various areas, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince noted the US administration’s ability to create unprecedented economic prosperity and opportunity through anticipated reforms in the United States, and that the Kingdom seeks to participate in these opportunities for partnership and investment” the SPA reported.

The president expressed his appreciation and thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for their congratulations and affirmed his keenness to work with the Kingdom on all that benefits the interests of both countries.

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