Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Saudi Minister of Defense His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman 3 June

[ad_1]

Department of Defense

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby delivered the following ad:

June Defense Secretary Lloyd J.

Austin III spoke to Saudi Defense Minister HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone to emphasize the US

Commitment to assist Saudi Arabia in defending its territory and people.

They discussed regional security, particularly efforts to end the war in Yemen.

Secretary of State Austin thanked the Crown Prince for the close and constructive cooperation with the United States

Special envoy Tim Lenderking wants to end the war in Yemen.

Foreign Secretary Austin noted the recent successes of Saudi Arabia in defeating the Houthi attacks on the kingdom and discussed ongoing bilateral efforts to improve Saudi Arabia’s defense.

Saudi Arabia is an important pillar of the regional security architecture and the United States

remains committed to his self-defense.

/ Public release. This material is from the original organization and can be punctiform, edited for clarity, style and length. View in full here.

[ad_2]