Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio

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 reported.  

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, Reuters reported, citing sources.