Defense chiefs discuss strategic Saudi-US partnership
25 February, 2025 07:35
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - FEBRUARY 24: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomes Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. On February 15th, Hegesth conducted an introductory call to reinforce the vital defense partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington on Monday.
The pair discussed the strategic relationship between the Kingdom and the US, and “explored ways to bolster our defense cooperation,” Prince Khalid wrote in a post on social media platform X early Tuesday.
“We also discussed regional and international developments and efforts to promote security and stability,” wrote the Saudi minister, who is on an official visit to the country.
The visit aims to strengthen US-Saudi relations, and Prince Khalid will discuss issues of common interest during it.
Must Read
Palestine
Israeli judge closes case of Palestinian teen’s death in prison despite evidence of starvation
26-March،2026
