She pointed out that many US officials have worked closely with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, including minister Kerry and John Brennan and others and they have close, working relations with him. On the terrorist operations revealed by the kingdom last Tuesday, Marie Harf said confirmed that this confirms the kingdom's commitment to counterterrorism, noting that the two countries have worked closely through multiple administrations on these issues. She pointed out that the kingdom has been very focused on countering threats in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in the region. She also commended Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir and said, "We look forward to working closely with Adel Al-Jubeir whom John Kerry has come to know during his time in Washington." She said that the minister Kerry met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir today and discussed a range of issues. --SPA 02:40 LOCAL TIME 23:40 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w