Readout of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady’s Meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyadh Al Ruwaili

Source: US Defense Joint Chiefs of Staff

Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Public Affairs

February 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher W. Grady met with Saudi Arabia’s Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyadh Al Ruwaili yesterday at the Pentagon.

Adm. Grady and Gen. Al Ruwaili discussed the continued Houthi threat in the Middle East, the latest developments with the transition in Syria, the current progress with the ceasefire agreements in Lebanon and Gaza, and opportunities for further defense cooperation. Additionally, Adm. Grady reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the security of Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia share a longstanding partnership and are committed to peace and security in the Middle East region.

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