Khalid bin Salman: Defense Ministry Will Continue Development in Line with Crown Prince’s Vision

Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Defense Ministry in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Defense Ministry in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Khalid bin Salman: Defense Ministry Will Continue Development in Line with Crown Prince’s Vision

Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Defense Ministry in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Defense Ministry in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Newly named Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed on Wednesday that the Defense Ministry had enjoyed the attention of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman when he acted as its minister.

In his first remarks since his appointment to his post, he vowed that the Ministry will continue along Crown Prince Mohammed’s vision and the path he laid out.

In a tweet, he praised the trust shown by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed in his appointment, asking God Almighty to support him in serving his religious, leadership and nation.

King Salman issued a Royal Decree on Tuesday that named Crown Prince Mohammed prime minister and Prince Khalid defense minister.

Prince Khalid underlined the vision for the development of the ministry that was outlined by Crown Prince Mohammed under his leadership.

The ministry had enjoyed great interest and direct supervision by the Crown Prince that led to the launch of its development program, he noted.

This reflects his faith in the importance of developing its capabilities and staying abreast of military development according to the highest standards, stressed Prince Khalid.

He vowed that the ministry will continue to forge ahead along the path outlined by the Crown Prince “so that it will be transformed into a modern institution with professional military forces that can protect the nation and its interests.”



GCC Secretary-General Meets with UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi Tuesday met with United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on the occasion of the end of his tenure.

During the meeting, the secretary-general expressed his gratitude for the ambassador’s efforts throughout his tenure and for his effective role in strengthening the distinguished brotherly relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, SPA reported.

 

He also praised Sheikh Nahyan’s contributions to enhancing cooperation and integration between the two countries across various fields, reflecting the deep strategic ties that unite their leaderships and peoples.

Albudaiwi also commended the ambassador's role in supporting joint Gulf action toward greater interdependence and cooperation, wishing him continued success and prosperity in his future assignments.