In a July 7th meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken highlighted the United States’ commitment to prioritizing human rights in its relations with Saudi Arabia, reports International Christian Concern.
Because Saudi Arabia’s legal system adheres closely to Islamic Sharia Law, Christians and Shia Muslims face significant limitations on their freedom to worship. The country’s Vision 2030 plan seeks to expand religious liberty.