The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Monday received a phone call from the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry.
During the call, both officials reviewed the relations and strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments and topics of mutual interest.
The discussions between the Saudi and US top diplomats focused on Ukraine and Russia talks, stabilization in Syria, and the situation in Gaza, the US State Department said in a statement.
Moreover, Rubio expressed gratitude to Prince Faisal for Saudi Arabia’s hospitality during the US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Kingdom.
Trump visited Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2025, in his first foreign trip during his second term as a president. This landmark visit underscored the depth of relations between the two countries, which date back to more than eighty years ago. It also reaffirmed the Kingdom’s growing position as a strategic player in regional and international dynamics.
The visit was marked by warm hospitality and saw the signing of multiple agreements that boost Saudi-US cooperation across various fields, including economy, defense and technology.
Furthermore, Trump’s first phone call to a foreign leader after assuming office was with the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman. While in Saudi Arabia, the US President praised the leadership of the Saudi Crown Prince, describing him as an “incredible man” that has turned Riyadh into a major business, cultural and high-tech capital of the entire world.
