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Saudi Arabia, Russia Sign Military Cooperation Deal

Prince Khalid bin Salman and Fomin sign the agreement. (Twitter)
Prince Khalid bin Salman and Fomin sign the agreement. (Twitter)
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Saudi Arabia, Russia Sign Military Cooperation Deal

Prince Khalid bin Salman and Fomin sign the agreement. (Twitter)
Prince Khalid bin Salman and Fomin sign the agreement. (Twitter)

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Moscow on Monday with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

The officials discussed military and defense cooperation and joint efforts to preserve regional security and stability. They also tackled challenges facing their countries.

The meeting aimed “to explore ways to strengthen the military and defense cooperation between our two countries,” tweeted Prince Khalid.

Prince Khalid and his Russian counterpart Alexander Fomin later signed a military cooperation agreement.

The Saudi royal had traveled to Russia to take part in the Russia’s International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2020” that kicked off on Monday.

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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)
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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.