Saudi-Turkish Discussions on Boosting Military Cooperation

Al-Ruwaili holding talks with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler - SPA
Al-Ruwaili holding talks with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler - SPA
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Saudi-Turkish Discussions on Boosting Military Cooperation

Al-Ruwaili holding talks with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler - SPA
Al-Ruwaili holding talks with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler - SPA

Saudi Chief of General Staff Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili visited Türkiye following an invitation from his Turkish counterpart, General Metin Gurak.
Al-Ruwaili held a meeting with Gurak to discuss relations and explore ways to enhance and develop defense and military cooperation.

Al-Ruwaili also met with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, where they discussed strategic relations between the two countries and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the defense and military fields, SPA reported.
He also visited the Turkish Special Forces Command and met with Commander of Turkish Special Forces Major General Omer Ertugrul Erbakan. Al-Ruwaili was briefed on the forces’ supplies and equipment during the visit.
Al-Ruwaili also met with President of the Defense Industry Agency (SSB) Prof. Haluk Görgün, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in military industries and develop scientific research. During the meeting, Al-Ruwaili was briefed on companies specialized in the defense and military fields in Türkiye.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.