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10/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2024 14:41

Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Saudi NSA al Aiban and Minister al Swaha

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Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting with Saudi NSA al-Aiban and Minister al-Swaha

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Office of the Spokesperson

October 30, 2024

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met today with Saudi Arabia's National Security Advisor Musaid al-Aiban and Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah al-Swaha. They discussed a range of efforts to expand U.S.-Saudi cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and other areas of science and technology. Deputy Secretary Campbell affirmed the United States' commitment to partnering with Saudi Arabia to build advanced tech ecosystems and unlock the potential of safe, secure, and trustworthy and responsible AI. They also discussed continued efforts to de-escalate tensions and work toward lasting peace and security in the region.