US Defense Secretary Discusses with Saudi Crown Prince Regional Security and Yemen War
SMA NEWS – Riyadh
U.S. Defense Secretary spoke with Saudi Crown Prince on Wednesday and emphasized U.S. commitment to helping Saudi Arabia defend its territory and people, the Pentagon said.
The US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone with the Saudi Minister of Defense His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to emphasize the U.S. commitment to helping Saudi Arabia defend its territory and people.
The two sides discussed regional security, particularly efforts to end the war in Yemen. Secretary Austin thanked the Crown Prince for working closely and constructively with U.S. Special Envoy Tim Lenderking to end the war in Yemen.
Secretary Austin noted Saudi Arabia’s recent successes in defeating Houthi attacks on the Kingdom and discussed ongoing bilateral efforts to improve Saudi Arabia’s defenses. Saudi Arabia is an important pillar in the regional security architecture and the U.S. remains committed to its self-defense.
