Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Washington, D.C. The Secretary expressed thanks for Saudi Arabia’s efforts to facilitate peace between Russia and Ukraine, increase economic and defense cooperation, eliminate the Houthi threat to the region, and restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed diplomatic efforts in Gaza to release hostages and work towards a durable ceasefire in Gaza, in which Hamas is completely disarmed and disempowered.

The Secretary and the Foreign Minister also agreed that the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces must return to peace talks, protect civilians, open humanitarian corridors, and return to civilian governance. They discussed the importance of the U.S.-Saudi relationship and committed to explore ways to further strengthen that partnership.