Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held telephone talks on Monday with his US counterpart Lloyd Austin on the latest regional and international developments.
They stressed the importance of easing the tensions to achieve stability and security.
They also discussed the strategic relations that bind Riyadh and Washington and aspects of cooperation between their ministries.
Also on Monday, Prince Khalid received in Riyadh Algerian chief of staff First Lieutenant General Said Chanegriha.
They discussed bilateral relations between their countries, cooperation in the defense field, and regional and international issues.
Prince Khalid also received his Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto.
The ministers discussed the partnership between Saudi Arabia and Italy in defense and military industries, exploring opportunities for development that serve mutual interests.
They reviewed the latest regional and international developments.
Prince Khalid later held talks with Pakistani Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Lt. Gen. Sahir Shamshad.
They discussed strategic relations between their countries, defense cooperation and ways to bolster it, as well as issues of common interest.
