• US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff have also arrived in Riyadh

Arab News

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh on Monday.

Earlier on in the day, Rubio was received by the Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meeting, the diplomats reviewed Saudi-US relations and ways to enhance them to serve the interests of both friendly countries.

They also discussed regional and international developments and efforts made in this regard.

Rubio arrived in the Kingdom after a visit to Israel, the first leg of his first Middle East tour in his current position. Next up on his tour will be the United Arab Emirates.

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff have also arrived in Riyadh, Al-Ekhbariya reported.