WASHINGTON: Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has met US Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss conflicts in the Middle East, terrorism and ways to enhance economic relations.
The discussions took place during an informal meeting at Kerry’s private home in Washington, focusing on events in Yemen, Iraq, Syria and standing up to Daesh, said reports.
Prince Mohammed is making his third visit to the US since he assumed his position last year. His first visit was to Camp David in May 2015, and the second was with King Salman last September.
He is leading a large delegation that includes the ministers of energy, culture and information, interior and commerce, in addition to military leaders.
A State Department official said Washington and Riyadh have a strong historical relationship. He said US-Saudi cooperation is focused on regional issues, including fighting terror, represented by Daesh, and finding solutions to regional challenges and crises.
Meanwhile, the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the UN Abdullah Al-Moallami said that the royal visit would enhance bilateral ties, and contribute to world peace.
In an SPA report on Tuesday, the General Authority for Statistics revealed that trade between the two nations in the first quarter of 2016 amounted to SR30.4 billion, with the Kingdom’s exports at SR12.1 billion, representing 9 percent of its total exports, while imports were at SR18.3 billion.
KSA, US discuss ME crises, terror
KSA, US discuss ME crises, terror
