Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also the Prime Minister, held a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between their countries across various fields.
The Saudi Press Agency reported that during the call, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Keir Starmer on his recent appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Both leaders emphasized the robust relationship between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, including their collaboration through the Strategic Partnership Council, according to a statement from the UK Prime Minister’s Office.
The conversation also covered the situation in the Middle East, with Prime Minister Starmer reaffirming the UK’s ongoing commitment to peace and security in the region.
The leaders expressed their eagerness to work together on areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, and defense cooperation. They also looked forward to meeting in person soon.
Earlier this month, King Charles III officially appointed Starmer as the new Prime Minister during a meeting at Buckingham Palace.
A photograph from the palace showed the monarch shaking hands with Starmer following his party’s landslide election victory.
Earlier, the king had accepted the resignation of Conservative leader Rishi Sunak.
“The King received in Audience The Right Honourable Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new Administration,” stated a palace announcement.
“Sir Keir accepted His Majesty’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.”
