RIYADH: A special exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the landmark meeting between King Abdulaziz and US President Franklin D. Roosevelt has opened in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
The historic encounter, which took place on Feb. 14, 1945 aboard the USS Quincy in the Bitter Lakes of the Suez Canal, laid the foundation for the long-standing strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US.
The exhibition was inaugurated by the King Abdulaziz Foundation, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Riyadh.
The event, hosted at the stone building of the King Abdulaziz Historical Center in Riyadh, will be open to visitors until Feb. 17.
It features a collection of rare documents and archival photographs that detail the meeting’s significance — not merely as a diplomatic exchange but as a turning point in international relations.
The event marked the beginning of formal diplomatic ties between the two nations, leading to the establishment of embassies, diplomatic representation and a bilateral relationship grounded in shared interests.
Over the past eight decades, Saudi-US relations have expanded across various sectors, including politics, economics, culture and technology. This enduring partnership has played a crucial role in regional and global stability.
Through this exhibition, the King Abdulaziz Foundation aims to educate new generations about the impact of the meeting.
Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with an immersive display that explores the diplomatic, political and cultural dimensions of the meeting and how the alliance forged that day continues to shape global affairs and remains a cornerstone of strategic cooperation between the two nations.
