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Saudi Defense Minister Holds Talks with US Counterpart on Boosting Strategic Partnership

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) welcomes Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Getty Images/AFP)
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) welcomes Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Getty Images/AFP)
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Saudi Defense Minister Holds Talks with US Counterpart on Boosting Strategic Partnership

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) welcomes Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Getty Images/AFP)
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) welcomes Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Getty Images/AFP)

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received in Washington on Monday Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.

The officials held bilateral talks that underscored the historic friendship and strategic partnership between their countries and means to bolster and develop them in the military and defense fields.

They also reviewed regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them to achieve security and stability.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Washington Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber and other officials.

Prince Khalid had arrived in Washington earlier on Monday.

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MWL Thanks King Salman for Supporting Iranian Pilgrims' Needs Until Safe Return

MWL Thanks King Salman for Supporting Iranian Pilgrims' Needs Until Safe Return
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MWL Thanks King Salman for Supporting Iranian Pilgrims' Needs Until Safe Return

MWL Thanks King Salman for Supporting Iranian Pilgrims' Needs Until Safe Return

The Muslim World League (MWL) expressed its appreciation for the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, issued upon the recommendation of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to ensure that Iranian pilgrims receive all necessary services and support until they can safely return to their homeland and families.

In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), MWL Secretary-General and Organization of Muslim Scholars Chairman Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa praised the royal directive as a continuation of the Kingdom's longstanding commitment to ensuring the comfort, care, and well-being of pilgrims to the two holy mosques, and to meeting their needs until their safe return to their countries.

He prayed to Allah Almighty to greatly reward the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince for their outstanding services to the two holy mosques, their visitors, and the entire Islamic nation, and to continue bestowing honor, security, and prosperity upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.