Saudi defense minister discusses regional developments during call with US counterpart

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. (AFP/File)
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  • Prince Khalid and Lloyd Austin reviewed Saudi-US relations and ways to bolster defense cooperation

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman discussed recent regional and international developments with his US counterpart during a phone call on Monday.

Prince Khalid and Lloyd Austin reviewed Saudi-US relations and ways to bolster defense cooperation between the two countries.

The officials also spoke about the need to de-escalate tensions in the region to achieve security and stability, Prince Khalid said