Foreign Secretary Visit to Saudi Arabia
On a visit to Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Secretary discussed shared interests including trade, security and climate change.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP
7 June 2021
Today (7 June 2021), British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab met with HRH Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, HRH Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and others in the Saudi Government.
Foreign Secretary Raab set out the UK’s ambition for a closer partnership with Saudi Arabia based on a commitment to trade and regional security. Talks also focussed on the UK’s ambition in tackling global issues, including climate change, in the lead up to the COP26 climate conference.
The Foreign Secretary raised human rights concerns, notably around justice reform and freedom of ...