Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington to meet U.S. counterpart: Saudi state news agency
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DUBAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with his US counterpart on ties, as well as key regional and international developments, the Saudi state news agency said. (Reporting by Jana Choukeir; Editing by Clarence Fernandez) ((jana.choukeir@thomsonreuters.com;)
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(Adds details and background) DUBAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Saudi state news agency said, amid escalating hostilities between Riyadh and Yemen's Houthis. The two will discuss bilateral ties as well as key regional and international developments, the agency added. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought US military help this month against the Iran-backed Houthis, but Washington declined to launch strikes, though it agreed to supply intelligence and targeting support, sources had told Reuters. (Reporting by Jana Choukeir; Editing by Clarence Fernandez) ((jana.choukeir@thomsonreuters.com;)