Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), in collaboration with the US Embassy in Riyadh, has launched a special exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the historic 1945 meeting between King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud and US President Franklin D. Roosevelt aboard the USS Quincy in the Great Bitter Lake of the Suez Canal.

The exhibition, held at the Stone Building in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, will be open to visitors until February 17, 2025. It features rare documents and archival photographs that highlight the details of this pivotal diplomatic encounter, which laid the foundation for the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States — a relationship that has evolved over the past eight decades across political, economic, cultural, and technological fields.

This historic meeting was not just a diplomatic engagement but a turning point in international relations, leading to the establishment of embassies, diplomatic representation, and a long-standing bilateral relationship based on shared interests and mutual understanding. Over time, this partnership has played a key role in regional and global stability.

Through this exhibition, Darah aims to educate new generations about the significance of this landmark event, offering visitors an immersive experience that explores its historical, political, and strategic dimensions.

The exhibition underscores how the Saudi-US alliance remains a cornerstone of regional and global security and cooperation to this day.