U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hegel left here today evening. At Riyadh Airbase, he was seen off by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Defense. Earlier today, the U.S. Defense Secretary arrived in Riyadh, where he was received by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister of Defence; Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel Al-Jubeir; U.S. Charge D’affaires in Riyadh Timothy Lenderking and a number of officials.