A handout photograph made out there by the Saudi Royal Palace exhibits Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) assembly with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L), in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 10 March 2025. (EPA Photo)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman mentioned regional points, the State Department mentioned Monday.
“The leaders discussed Yemen and threats to navigation from Houthi terrorists that threaten global commerce, American interests, and Saudi citizens and infrastructure,” spokeswoman Tammy Bruce mentioned in an announcement.
Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday forward of talks between US and Ukrainian officers to debate methods to finish the Russia-Ukraine struggle.
During the assembly, which additionally included National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Rubio thanked the crown prince for internet hosting the talks to assist resolve the Ukraine battle and safe an enduring peace.
“The secretary talked about Syria and ways to promote a stable government, free of terrorism,” Bruce mentioned.
They additionally exchanged views on the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
Rubio reiterated the US’s “firm commitment that any solution to the situation in Gaza must not include any role for (the Palestinian group) Hamas,” Bruce added.
Source: www.anews.com.tr