(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) President Barack Obama met at the White House Wednesday with Saudi Minister of the National Guard, Prince Mitib bin Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud to discuss shared interests in regional developments, according to a White House statement.
In the meeting, the two affirmed the "strong and enduring partnership" between the US and Saudi Arabia.
Obama expressed, "appreciation for Saudi Arabia's contributions to the global coalition to counter ISIL and noted Saudi Arabia's critical role in upholding regional peace and security, including through its recent engagement with the new Iraqi government." The leaders also discussed efforts, "promote stability in Yemen, the international response to counter the Ebola epidemic and strengthen global health and security, and the status of the P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran."
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