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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Saudi defense chief discusses boosting security cooperation in meeting with Hegseth
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleSaudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman says he and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed ways to bolster defense cooperation and regional and international developments, the kingdom’s minister says in a post on social media website X.
The Saudi defense minister met Hegseth in Washington Monday.
Met with @SecDef to reaffirm the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between our countries. During the meeting, we explored ways to bolster our defense cooperation. We also discussed regional and international developments and efforts to promote security and stability. pic.twitter.com/rn8K3gfP1a
— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) February 25, 2025
The visit follows Saudi Arabia, a major US ally, recently hosting high-level US and Russian officials to discuss the war in Ukraine and restoring broader Russia-US ties. The administration is also thought to be seeking a deal to normalize ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
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