Washington: CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Dr. Hisham Aljadhey chaired a roundtable meeting held at the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, with the participation of Vice President and Deputy Head of Middle East, Central Asia and Trkiye at the US Chamber of Commerce Steve Lutes, representatives of major US companies specializing in the authority's fields, and the Saudi commercial attach©. Talks during the meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation and investment opportunities in areas within the SFDA's scope.

According to Saudi Press Agency, during the meeting, SFDA highlighted its pivotal role in developing regulations and boosting oversight systems, contributing to the growth and localization of the food and drug markets in the Kingdom, as well as creating an attractive investment environment for leading global companies.

Aljadhey stressed the Kingdom's strong investment appeal, driven by the strength of its economy, its distinguished geographic location, and its focus on research, development, innovation, and advanced digital infrastructure. He noted that this approach, aligned with a comprehensive vision, reinforces the Kingdom's position among the world's fastest-growing and most sustainable economies.

The meeting reflected the depth of bilateral relations between the Kingdom and the US and the mutual commitment to boosting them in a way that serves the interests of both friendly countries.