Rubio meets Saudi foreign minister to discuss regional issues
- Americas
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:39 | 08 January 2026
- Modified Date: 01:42 | 08 January 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Wednesday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on advance cooperation, the State Department said in a statement.
"The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed continued coordination in support of Middle Eastern security and stability, including in Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, and Syria," it added.
The meeting followed one in November between President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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