Saudi Minister of Defense Arrives in Beijing on Official Visit

China's Defense Minister Dong Jun receives Saudi counterpart Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry page on X platform)
China's Defense Minister Dong Jun receives Saudi counterpart Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry page on X platform)
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Saudi Minister of Defense Arrives in Beijing on Official Visit

China's Defense Minister Dong Jun receives Saudi counterpart Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry page on X platform)
China's Defense Minister Dong Jun receives Saudi counterpart Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry page on X platform)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and an accompanying delegation arrived in China on Tuesday on an official visit.
The visit comes at the directives of the Saudi leadership, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The Saudi Minister met with China's Minister of National Defense, Admiral Dong Jun where discussions explored ways to strengthen the Saudi-Chinese relations within the framework of the strategic defense partnership. 
Talks have also focused on coordination efforts to promote international peace and security.
The Saudi Minister also met with Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China.
The two officials highlighted the strategic relations between their countries and discussed ways to strengthen military and defense cooperation.
They also addressed regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of common interest.



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.