Saudi-U.S. strategic relations are said to have witnessed significant development following a crucial meeting on 29/4/2024 in Riyadh between Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting.
The following note provides insights into these developments emphasizing the considerations surrounding the Saudi-U.S. defense pact, the normalization process with Israel, the Gaza War, and potential investments in defense and military sectors.
It also highlights a relatively unprecedented impression of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman on Blinken's visit to the Kingdom.