RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with his British counterpart Grant Shapps on Sunday on the sidelines of the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The meeting focused on the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the UK. The two officials discussed cooperation in the defense sector and reviewed all the opportunities highlighted at the show.
Prince Salman and Shapps also reviewed the latest regional and international developments as well as other issues of mutual interests.
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Saudi, UK defense ministers discuss cooperation at WDS 2024 in Riyadh
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Saudi, UK defense ministers discuss cooperation at WDS 2024 in Riyadh
- Meeting focused on the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the UK
Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day
- Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
- This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State
RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.
During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.
Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.
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