Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen engaged in a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan. During the discussion, Secretary Yellen emphasized the enduring and cooperative relationship between the U.S. Treasury and Saudi Arabia. The dialogue included an assessment of Saudi Arabia's economic prospects as well as its plans for reform and development.
Both officials expressed their commitment to continued collaboration in various settings, including bilateral and multilateral contexts. Additionally, they agreed on joint efforts to combat terrorism financing and money laundering.
"Secretary Yellen reaffirmed Treasury’s long-standing and close partnership with Saudi Arabia," according to the official statement from the U.S. Treasury Department.
The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining strong international partnerships in addressing global financial challenges.