In brief
In Riyadh on Monday, November 3, 2026, Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah II of Jordan met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to discuss their longstanding ties. The meeting reinforced Jordan’s solidarity against Houthi attacks, reviewed historical relations, and charted future cooperation across security and other fields. Both sides also emphasized strong royal greetings and Jordan’s support for Saudi initiatives ahead of the Arab Summit.
In Riyadh on Monday, November 3, 2026, Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah II of Jordan arrived to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia in a ceremony that underscored the long‑standing ties between the two monarchies. The Saudis and Jordanians exchanged formal greetings: the Jordanian Crown Prince conveyed King Abdullah II’s salutations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and to the Crown Prince, who reciprocated by sending his thanks to King Abdullah II.
During the talks, Prince Al Hussein condemned the terrorist Houthi militia’s attacks on Saudi territory, bolstering Jordan’s declared solidarity with the Kingdom. He affirmed Jordan’s full support for any measures Saudi Arabia adopts to safeguard its assets and resources, stressing that the two states share a defense posture against such threats.
The bilateral conversation also reviewed the historical relations that have bound the Hashemite and Saudi rule. It highlighted a shared commitment to broaden cooperation across all fields, from security to economic exchange. The Crown Prince’s visit was described as a key moment for reinforcing joint interests in the region.
Official attendees at the meeting included Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and Minister of State and Cabinet Member Khalid Al‑Issa on the Saudi side. On the Jordanian side, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Majdi Al‑Harasis, and Director of the Crown Prince’s Office Dr Zaid Baqain were present.
In related statements, King Abdullah of Jordan praised his “excellent” ties with Saudi leadership before the upcoming Arab Summit in Riyadh, underscoring the broader context in which the Riyadh meeting took place.
“Excellent ties” with Saudi leadership
Following the discussion, both sovereigns reaffirmed their shared security interests and laid the groundwork for expanding bilateral engagement. This meeting thus aligns with the recently announced intention to deepen cooperation across a spectrum of sectors and signals a coordinated stance ahead of the Arab Summit scheduled for the coming days.
