The meeting between Interior Minister Prince Muhammad bin Naif and US President Barack Obama also focused on Saudi-US cooperation on conflict in Yemen.

The ongoing battle against Islamic State militants figured high during the talks between US President Barack Obama and Interior Minister Prince Muhammad bin Naif in the Oval Office on Friday.

They discussed regional issues including the Syrian crisis, Iran and Al-Qaeda attacks in Yemen at the White House meeting.

Also came under discussion the strong relations and permanent partnership between the Kingdom and the US.

US Vice President John Biden and Saudi Ambassador to the US Adel Jubeir were also present.

The prince, who is on an official tour, conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to Obama.

According to a White House statement, the officials discussed a joint “approach to strategic messaging to counter extremism.” The meeting was closed to the press.

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