Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah in Riyadh on Monday, 2 November 2026. The two leaders held discussions focused on regional security and bilateral relations. During the meeting, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah stated: "Jordan supports all measures Saudi Arabia takes to confront threats to security and safety of its people, and to protect its resources." The visit occurs as both nations coordinate on regional developments.
Condemnation of Houthi Attacks
Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah condemned recent Houthi attacks in Yemen targeting Saudi Arabia during his visit to Riyadh. He stated that Jordan stands in full support of all measures taken by Saudi Arabia to confront threats to its security, the safety of its citizens and residents, and to protect its national resources. This formal expression of solidarity showed the close diplomatic ties between the two kingdoms as they navigate the current security landscape.
The meeting served as a venue for high-level dialogue between the two delegations. Discussions involved a delegation of Saudi officials, including Deputy Governor of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and Minister of State Khalid Al-Issa. These Saudi representatives engaged with their Jordanian counterparts to review the specific security challenges facing the region.
Jordan was represented by a delegation that included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Majdi Al-Harasis, and Director of the Crown Prince’s Office Zaid Baqain. The participation of these senior officials noted the full nature of the talks, which spanned diplomatic, military, and administrative cooperation.
The inclusion of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Majdi Al-Harasis in the Jordanian delegation indicates the strategic focus placed on defense coordination during the summit. Similarly, the presence of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi ensured that the bilateral discussions remained aligned with the broader foreign policy objectives of both Riyadh and Amman.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from both sides to maintain open channels of communication regarding regional stability. The presence of Minister of State Khalid Al-Issa and Director of the Crown Prince’s Office Zaid Baqain facilitated the logistical and administrative follow-up required to implement the decisions reached during the session. As the meeting adjourned, the two delegations affirmed the importance of the ongoing partnership between Saudi Arabia and Jordan in addressing shared threats. The coordination between the Saudi officials, led by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, and the Jordanian team led by the Crown Prince, marks a significant moment in the active diplomatic engagement between the two nations as they work to address the security concerns involving Houthi attacks in Yemen.
