During the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta on October 31, 2026, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the event. The two officials signed a contract that establishes the United States as an official partner for Expo 2030 Riyadh, providing a framework for joint preparations and cooperation.
In the meeting, which took place at 06:30 local time (03:30 GMT), both sides exchanged views on strengthening strategic relations and identified priority areas for bilateral cooperation. The discussion also touched on regional challenges and joint efforts to address them.
Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan was also present during the session, underscoring the high level of engagement between the two countries.
While the signing confirms the U.S. will participate as an official partner, the specific terms of the partnership—including financial arrangements and areas of focus—remain unconfirmed. Additional details about the upcoming collaboration are expected to be released in future statements by the respective ministries.
