Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Strategic Cooperation with US and French Counterparts
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Saudi Arabia‘s Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, announced via his official social media account that he recently spoke with United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to review various dimensions of strategic defense cooperation alongside international and regional issues.
The senior Saudi defense official added that both sides evaluated prospects for expanding bilateral strategic defense ties during the conversation. Furthermore, the officials exchanged views on current regional and global developments, initiatives aimed at de-escalating regional tensions, and the ongoing attacks by Yemeni armed forces targeting Saudi territory.
In a separate diplomatic engagement, Prince Khalid bin Salman also held a telephone conversation with Catherine Vautrin, France’s Minister of the Armed Forces. The two officials discussed strategic defense relations between Riyadh and Paris, exploring avenues to further consolidate their partnership.
According to statements released by Prince Khalid bin Salman, the parties additionally addressed regional and global transformations, discussing ways to coordinate joint efforts to reinforce security and stability across the region and the wider world.
