Saudi, US Top Diplomats Hold Talks on Iran, Sudan and Yemen at G20 Meeting
Published AST
Saturday 31 October 2026
By Markets & Energy Desk
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Friday on the margins of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, the United States.
Strategic Partnership in Focus
The discussions centred on the strategic ties between Riyadh and Washington, with both sides exploring ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in priority areas, according to a statement from the US Department of State.
The two ministers also exchanged assessments of current regional developments and ongoing initiatives aimed at addressing challenges in the Middle East.
Key Regional Issues
Secretary Rubio identified Iran, Sudan and Yemen as central topics of cooperation between the two countries, highlighting them in his remarks after the meeting.
“It was great to meet with Saudi Foreign Minister @FaisalbinFarhan in Atlanta,” Rubio said in a statement. “We discussed ways our countries can continue working together on regional challenges, including the situations in Iran, Sudan, and Yemen,” he added.