Saudi, Kuwaiti defense ministers discuss cooperation 

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The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the defense field. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the defense field. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the defense field. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the defense field. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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Updated 25 October 2023
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Saudi, Kuwaiti defense ministers discuss cooperation 

RIYADH: Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s minister of defense, has received his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmad Fahd Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported early Wednesday.

The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the defense field and coordination of joint military action, in addition to regional and international issues.

Saudi and Kuwaiti senior military and civil officials attended the meeting.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman earlier met with Sheikh Ahmad on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative forum.

During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries, and a number of topics of common interest.


Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Syrian-US forces near Palmyra

Updated 14 December 2025
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Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Syrian-US forces near Palmyra

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday strongly condemned a terrorist attack that targeted Syrian and US security forces during a joint operation near the ancient city of Palmyra on Saturday, according to a statement from the Kingdom’s foreign ministry.

The attack occurred while Syrian forces and personnel from the US were on joint patrol as part of efforts to combat terrorism in the area.

Two US troops and a civilian interpreter were killed.

The foreign ministry statement extended condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the governments of Syria and the US. It also wished the injured a speedy recovery.