Secretary Rubio’s Call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. The Secretary and Crown Prince discussed the strength of the U.S.-Saudi partnership in this time of momentous change. The Secretary conveyed that he looked forward to advancing shared interests in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and beyond. The Secretary also stressed the threats posed by Iran and its proxies. They also discussed the benefits of the U.S.-Saudi economic partnership and the opportunities to grow their economies in a variety of fields including AI. The Secretary expressed his appreciation for Saudi Arabia's partnership and efforts to promote regional peace and stability.