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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 Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Pakistani, Indian, and Uzbek Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Pakistani, Indian, and Uzbek Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - Asharq Al-Awsat

In a series of high-level diplomatic meetings, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, held telephone conversations on Friday with senior officials from Pakistan, India, and Uzbekistan, focusing on bilateral relations and regional developments.
Prince Faisal spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, to review the strong ties between the Kingdom and Pakistan. The two officials discussed the regional situation and emphasized ongoing efforts to ease tensions and promote stability.
Prince Faisal held a telephone call with India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The discussion also centered on regional issues and de-escalation strategies, as well as exploring ways to further strengthen Saudi-Indian relations.
Additionally, Prince Faisal received a phone call from Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov. The two ministers discussed matters of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting cooperation across various fields.