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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman [ https://www.state.gov/secretary-rubios-meeting-with-saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman/ ] 02/17/2025 02:44 PM EST
Office of the Spokesperson
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The Secretary also met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh.
The Secretary highlighted the 80th anniversary this month of the 1945 meeting between President Franklin Roosevelt and King Abdulaziz aboard the USS Quincy, emphasizing the strength of the U.S.-Saudi relationship.  The Secretary looked forward to increased economic and defense cooperation between the United States and Saudi Arabia and committed to further strengthening the bilateral partnership.
The Secretary and the Crown Prince reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the ceasefire in Gaza and ensuring that Hamas releases all hostages, including American citizens.  The Secretary underscored the importance of an arrangement for Gaza that contributes to regional security.  They discussed ways to advance shared interests in Syria, Lebanon, and across the region, to include Red Sea security and freedom of navigation.
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