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Saudi, Turkish Defense Ministers Discuss Developing Military Cooperation
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Saudi, Turkish Defense Ministers Discuss Developing Military Cooperation

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Saudi and Turkish defense ministers held a phone call to discuss strengthening military cooperation.
  • They also reviewed joint efforts to promote regional peace amid current developments.
  • The Saudi defense minister also spoke with his South African counterpart about defense cooperation and regional challenges.

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, engaged in separate phone calls with his Turkish and South African counterparts to discuss enhancing defense ties and regional security.

During a call with Turkish Minister of National Defense YaลŸar Gรผler, Prince Khalid focused on strengthening and developing military and defense cooperation between the two nations. The ministers also reviewed their collaborative efforts to foster peace in the region, considering the current geopolitical landscape, and addressed various international and regional issues.

In a subsequent call, Prince Khalid spoke with Angelina Motshekga, the Minister of Defense and Military Veterans of South Africa. Their discussion centered on bolstering military and defense cooperation between Saudi Arabia and South Africa. They also explored avenues for reinforcing joint initiatives to tackle prevailing regional challenges, with the aim of preserving international peace and security.

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