In Riyadh, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss aspects of defense cooperation, as stated by the minister.
During a call with @SecGenNATO, we examined defense cooperation and coordinated on regional developments to enhance regional and global security and stability, Prince Khalid said on X.
We also discussed a range of additional matters of mutual interest.
Prince Khalid also held a call with Canada’s Minister of National Defense, David McGuinty, to review prospects for Saudi‑Canadian defense cooperation.
The ministers discussed regional developments and strategies to promote security and stability, and condemned the Houthi terrorist attacks on the Kingdom, according to Prince Khalid.
The Saudi defense chief offered condolences for the loss of military personnel in the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
The Saudi minister also spoke with Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, reviewing aspects of bilateral defense relations and coordinating efforts on regional developments to achieve security and stability, and condemned the Houthi attacks on the Kingdom.
Prince Khalid also participated in a call with Spain’s Defense Minister Margarita Robles, where they reviewed defense cooperation and ways to strengthen Saudi‑Spanish relations.
We examined regional developments following the Houthi terrorist attacks on the Kingdom and worked to promote security and stability, Prince Khalid wrote on X.
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