RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman recently held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.
During the call, Prince Khalid congratulated Hegseth on his appointment as the United States Secretary of Defense.
The discussion focused on the longstanding strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States, particularly in the defense sector. Both parties also explored avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation, aimed at benefiting both nations. They also emphasized the importance of efforts to strengthen international peace and security.