Saudi Ambassador Speaks on Saudi-U.S. Relations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Saudi Ambassador to the
United States Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir participated in the Ambassador's
Roundtable at the 18th annual National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (NCUSAR)
Conference. The two-day conference is entitled, "Fresh Visions, Old Realities,
New Possibilities: The Impact of Leadership Change on Arab-U.S. Relations."

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091015/DC93606 )

The roundtable featured Ambassador Al-Jubeir, U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Brigadier General James B. Smith, and former U.S. Ambassadors to the Kingdom
Walter L. Cutler, Chas Freeman, Jr., James C. Oberwetter, and Robert Jordan.

Ambassador Al-Jubeir and Ambassador Smith emphasized the strength and
importance of the Saudi-U.S. relationship, including in areas of
counterterrorism, regional security and trade and investment.

"Our countries face a number of mutual challenges in the region and they work
together closely to overcome them," Ambassador Al-Jubeir said, adding "we
speak to each other clearly, we consult intensely and we try to engage others
in order resolve problems. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a history of
seeking stability and security and peace in our region and in our world," said
Ambassador Al-Jubeir.

Ambassador Al-Jubeir noted the Arab Peace Initiative, the interfaith dialogue
and the launching of the King Abdullah University for Science and Technology,
a major research university, as examples of the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz's commitment to peace, dialogue,
understanding, and knowledge.

Speaking on the multi-faceted nature of the Saudi-U.S. relationship Ambassador
Smith said, "It's an era of hope and opportunity...for most every challenge
facing this nation [United States] there is a crossroad in Riyadh [Saudi
Arabia] that we have to use. And think of the words that our President [Obama]
used which were listen, respect, trust."

On the evening of the first day of the conference Ambassador Al-Jubeir hosted
a reception for all participants and guests at the Royal Embassy of Saudi
Arabia in Washington, DC.

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