Jeddah | BETH
21 Shawwal 1447 AH | April 9, 2026

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today in Jeddah with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr. Keir Starmer, in a meeting that reflects the continued Saudi diplomatic engagement with influential global powers.

The two sides reviewed the historical relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, and discussed aspects of the strategic partnership and ways to enhance it across various fields, reflecting the depth and evolution of bilateral ties.

The meeting also addressed regional and international developments, foremost among them the accelerating developments in the region and their security and economic implications, in addition to affirming support for all efforts aimed at enhancing regional security and stability.

The discussions included a number of issues of mutual interest, within the framework of ongoing coordination between the two countries on matters of international relevance.

Attending from the Saudi side were Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region; Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United Kingdom; Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of State and National Security Advisor; Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce; and Mr. Khalid bin Ali Al-Humaidan, President of General Intelligence.

From the British side, attendees included National Security Advisor Jonathan Nicholas Powell; Ambassador to the Kingdom Stephen Hitchen; Prime Minister’s Private Secretary Jessica Caroline Phillips; Head of Prime Minister’s Communications George Samuel John Mason; and Military Advisor Christopher Peter Horne.

BETH Analysis

The meeting goes beyond being merely protocol, reflecting an advanced Saudi positioning in managing international balances, particularly amid escalating regional tensions.

The United Kingdom, seeking a more effective role after shifts in the international system, finds in Riyadh a partner capable of influencing energy and security files, while the Kingdom continues to strengthen its position as a balancing power—one that does not align as much as it manages the scene.

The key message:
Relations are no longer merely bilateral… but part of a broader architecture to reshape stability in the region.