US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss regional developments, including Iran, Sudan and Yemen, the US State Department said.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
In a statement, the State Department said the two officials discussed bilateral cooperation on several regional issues, including developments in Iran, Sudan and Yemen.
US signs Expo 2030 participation agreement
During the meeting, Rubio also signed an agreement formalising US participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh, which Saudi Arabia will host.
The State Department said the agreement would allow the US to showcase American innovation, expand opportunities for US businesses and strengthen Washington’s partnership with Riyadh.
The meeting was held during the two-day G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by Rubio in Atlanta. The gathering brought together senior diplomats from major economies to discuss global economic and geopolitical challenges.
