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Saudi deputy defense minister discusses Yemen, Horn of Africa with top US officials

Reviews historic partnership with US national security adviser

July 07, 2021

Saudi Gazette report

WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman has met with US National Security Council's coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk and US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking.

Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema Bint Bandar Bin Sultan was also present in the meetings.

In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Prince Khalid said that in his meeting with Lenderking he affirmed the Kingdom’s continued support for the Yemeni people and their legitimate government.

He also discussed with the US envoy the latest efforts to reach a political resolution to the conflict that will achieve stability and security in Yemen.

In his meeting with McGurk, Prince Khalid discussed the latest developments in the Horn of Africa.

They reviewed the Kingdom’s efforts to support the security and stability of the African continent, and its efforts to aid its progress and development.

Prince Khalid also met won Wednesday with
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

"Met with @JakeSullivan46 to review the mutual coordination between our two countries within the framework of our historic partnership, and discuss regional and international developments as well as issues of mutual concern," he tweeted.

On Tuesday, the Saudi deputy defense minister, who is currently visiting the United States, held extensive talks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl.

During the talks, they reviewed the Saudi-US partnership and aspects of strategic cooperation in the military and defense fields between the two countries.


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