Saudi defense minister meets top US officials in Washington to discuss regional security

WASHINGTON — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held high-level meetings at the White House on Tuesday with US Secretary of State and Acting National Security Adviser Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff. Met with @SecRubio, @SecWar, and @SEPeaceMissions to review the strategic relations between our countries and explore prospects for enhancing our cooperation. We also discussed our efforts to advance regional and global peace and stability. pic.twitter.com/RKf9ySKIf2— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) January 30, 2026 The meetings focused on reviewing the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States, exploring ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and discussing efforts to promote peace and stability in the region and globally. **media[2654831]** Prince Khalid also met separately in Washington with US Senator Lindsey Graham, where the two sides reviewed the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and international developments, as well as issues of mutual interest.WASHINGTON — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held high-level meetings at the White House on Tuesday with US Secretary of State and Acting National Security Adviser Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff. Met with @SecRubio, @SecWar, and @SEPeaceMissions to review the strategic relations between our countries and explore prospects for enhancing our cooperation. We also discussed our efforts to advance regional and global peace and stability. pic.twitter.com/RKf9ySKIf2— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) January 30, 2026 The meetings focused on reviewing the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States, exploring ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and discussing efforts to promote peace and stability in the region and globally. **media[2654831]** Prince Khalid also met separately in Washington with US Senator Lindsey Graham, where the two sides reviewed the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and international developments, as well as issues of mutual interest.