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

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Pentagon press secretary John Kirby delivered the following ad:

On June 2, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke. telephoned the Saudi Defense Minister HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to emphasize the US commitment to help Saudi Arabia defend 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 working closely and constructively with US Special Envoy Tim Lenderking to end the war in Yemen.

Foreign Secretary Austin highlighted Saudi Arabia’s recent successes 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 US remains committed to its self-defense.

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