Saudi defense minister discusses regional security with US, French officials
Khalid bin Salman held separate calls covering defense cooperation and international issues.
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Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman held separate phone calls with his American and French counterparts to discuss regional security and defense cooperation, according to Anadolu Agency.
The calls covered a range of defense cooperation matters as well as broader regional and international issues, though the report did not specify detailed outcomes or agreements reached during the conversations.
Saudi Arabia has maintained active defense and diplomatic engagement with both the United States and France amid ongoing regional security dynamics in the Middle East, including developments related to the conflict in Gaza and wider tensions across the region.
Khalid bin Salman, who also serves as deputy defense minister, has been a key figure in Saudi Arabia's defense diplomacy, regularly engaging with international counterparts on security cooperation and arms-related matters.
Anadolu Agency's report did not provide further details on specific commitments or next steps following the calls.
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- Saudi defense minister discusses regional security with US, French counterparts — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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