Following the PM's meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia,
Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh this evening, a Downing
Street spokeswoman said:
“The Prime Minister met the Crown Prince of Saudi
Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh this
evening.
“The leaders began by discussing the shared challenges and
opportunities between the two countries, including on defence and
security, growth, and research and development.
“The Prime Minister updated on his Plan for Change, which he
announced last week, including his ambition to drive growth
across the country.
“Saudi Arabia was already playing a central role in supporting
growth and job creation in the UK, especially through the green
energy sector, the Prime Minister added.
“The relationship between the UK and Saudi Arabia was also
central to regional stability, the leaders agreed.
“Reflecting on Saudi Arabia's reform agenda, the leaders
discussed the steps taken by the Crown Prince's government to
improve human rights under Saudi's Vision 2030.
“Turning to the situation in Israel and Gaza, the Prime Minister
updated on his view of the situation and welcomed the Crown
Prince's reflection on how the suffering on all sides could
be ended.
“It was also vital there was an acceleration of aid
into Gaza, the Prime Minister added.
“The Prime Minister invited the Crown Prince to the UK, and said
he hoped the leaders would be able to watch a game of football in
between meetings if he took up the offer.”
