The Embassy of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC

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About The Embassy of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC

The Embassy of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Washington, DC serves as the official diplomatic mission representing the Government of Saudi Arabia to the United States. As a key governmental institution, the embassy facilitates critical diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between two nations with deep historical ties spanning nearly a century. The embassy's operations in Washington, DC encompass a comprehensive range of governmental functions designed to strengthen bilateral engagement and support the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States.

The embassy's consular services extend across a significant geographic region, serving the consular district that includes Alabama, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Washington DC, and Maryland. This expansive service area reflects the embassy's commitment to supporting Saudi citizens and facilitating official business throughout the eastern United States. The diplomatic mission operates with a focus on advancing governmental cooperation and maintaining the robust economic partnership that has characterized U.S.-Saudi relations since the 1930s, when American businessmen first collaborated with the Kingdom to develop its natural resources.

With roots tracing back to the historic 1945 meeting between King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman and President Franklin Roosevelt, the embassy continues a tradition of high-level diplomatic engagement. Today, the Kingdom remains recognized as one of America's closest allies and most significant economic partners in the Middle East. The embassy's core mission centers on strengthening, deepening, and broadening this enduring strategic relationship through ongoing diplomatic efforts and governmental coordination based in Washington, DC.