The US State Department published Tuesday, Statement A joint prepared by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the outcomes of the US-Saudi strategic dialogue held in Washington, last Wednesday.
The dialogue was led by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
The statement said that the two countries highlighted the importance of the strategic dialogue, which was held 75 years after the historic meeting in 1945 between US President Franklin Roosevelt and King Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The two sides reaffirmed their mutual dedication to confront and deter the threat posed by the malign Iranian activity to regional security and prosperity, according to the statement.
Emphasis was placed on security and intelligence cooperation between the two countries, which had an effective role in saving countless lives of Americans and Saudis.
The statement recalled the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the two countries in order to combat terrorist groups and extremist organizations, including al-Qaeda, ISIS and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, including militias and affiliated movements.
The State Department indicated that the United States acknowledges the Kingdom’s leadership within the Saudi-led coalition and its commitment to ending the Yemeni conflict through political negotiations.
The United States and Saudi Arabia also emphasized the importance of their close partnership in combating terrorism and the Kingdom’s key role in maintaining regional and international security.
In addition, the two countries reviewed joint efforts to enhance security in Iraq.
The US State Department statement pointed out that Washington commends the great steps taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards implementing Vision 2030 and entering into major economic and social reforms, as well as its leadership of the G20 during the year of its presidency to support the global health and financial response to the Covid-19 epidemic.
The statement also said that the two sides are aware that progress is still necessary on core issues of national concern and that they seek to continue working closely to achieve this goal through strategic dialogue with a focus on the future of the strategic relationship.
During the dialogue, the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affirmed their dedication to the security and economic partnership. The two sides also discussed the aspects that constitute the cornerstone of their partnership, and confirmed their intention to strengthen and deepen this partnership for the benefit of the two countries and the region.
Discussions included defense cooperation to deter and defend against common threats in the region.
The two sides also focused on strengthening economic ties by expanding business opportunities, investing in infrastructure, and restoring international travel and transportation as part of the economic recovery.
During their dialogue, the two parties also highlighted their efforts to explore new areas of cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and other related fields, as well as strengthening cooperation in areas such as protecting vital infrastructure.
Roads have also been laid for ways to enhance diplomatic, cultural and consular cooperation, including major construction projects to expand the US embassy and consulates in the Kingdom, which will expand the US platform for diplomatic engagement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia “and demonstrate our permanent commitment to achieving our common and economic security,” according to the statement described .
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