Pompeo, Saudi Deputy Defense Minister discuss enhancing maritime security
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Saudi Deputy
Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman have discussed the need for stronger
maritime security and countering the Iranian regime’s destabilizing activities
in the region.
According to a statement released by the US State
Department on Wednesday, Pompeo also discussed with Prince Khalid bin Salman
“US support for a negotiated resolution between the Republic of Yemen
government and the Southern Transitional Council and thanked the minister for
Saudi Arabia’s efforts to mediate the dispute.”
“The Secretary and the minister agreed that dialogue
represents the only way to achieve a stable, unified, and prosperous Yemen,”
the statement read.
The Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense had arrived in
the United States on Tuesday on an official visit. During the visit, Prince
Khalid bin Salman is expected to meet several officials to discuss bilateral
relations and issues regarding the security and stability of the region.
