The meeting addressed Saudi-U.S. defense cooperation, regional developments, and efforts to de-escalate tensions and strengthen security and stability across the region.

Jeddah | BETH

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met on Thursday with Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the United States Central Command.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States in the defense sector, as well as regional developments and ongoing efforts to reduce tensions and promote security and stability in the region.

The meeting comes amid rapidly evolving military and security developments across the region, giving defense coordination between Riyadh and Washington growing importance in supporting stability and preventing the expansion of ongoing confrontations.