Washington, Jan 7, 2020, SPA -- President Donald Trump of the United States of America received here today, at the White House, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Defense. During the reception, they discussed the importance of strong bilateral relations between the two countries. The Deputy Minister of Defense also met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien. During these meetings recent developments in the Middle East were discussed with the American side and joint efforts to reduce tensions and avoid escalations that may further destabilize the region, were explored, in light of the provocations of the Iranian regime and its destabilizing activities. Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz expressed to the American leadership his appreciation for the continued partnership for 75 years between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, reiterating the Kingdom's commitment to work closely with the United States to stabilize the region and to address the common security concerns to the two countries. --SPA 21:39 LOCAL TIME 18:39 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w1242290