Kerry arrives in Saudi Arabia
- 10 years ago
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Saudi Arabia late Sunday where he was met by Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal.
The kingdom has become frustrated with Washington's perceived inaction in Syria, and is concerned about its diplomatic engagement with Iran and lukewarm attitude toward the military-backed government in Egypt.
A senior Saudi prince last month warned that the kingdom could "shift away" from the United States, suggesting a major strategic change after decades of close military and economic cooperation. In Washington, officials saw the threat as mostly rhetoric.
Kerry will meet King Abdullah Monday.
The kingdom has become frustrated with Washington's perceived inaction in Syria, and is concerned about its diplomatic engagement with Iran and lukewarm attitude toward the military-backed government in Egypt.
A senior Saudi prince last month warned that the kingdom could "shift away" from the United States, suggesting a major strategic change after decades of close military and economic cooperation. In Washington, officials saw the threat as mostly rhetoric.
Kerry will meet King Abdullah Monday.