Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has received a telephone call from British Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps.
The two ministers reviewed on Monday the strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, and discussed bilateral cooperation in the defense field.
They also addressed the ongoing military escalation in Gaza and its surroundings.
Prince Khalid emphasized the imperative need to persist in de-escalating the situation in Gaza, ceasing military operations to protect innocent lives, and respecting and adhering to international humanitarian law.
He underscored that this is vital for restoring security and stability for the Palestinian people.
Also Monday, Prince Khalid met at his office in Riyadh, the Secretary of the State Security Council and Minister of Defense of Turkmenistan, Begenc Gundogdyyew.
During the meeting, bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Turkmenistan were reviewed. They discussed ways to support and enhance future cooperation between the Ministries of Defense of the two countries.
The two sides also discussed the current military escalation in Gaza, its surroundings and the efforts exerted in this regard, in addition to discussing a number of regional and international issues and developments of common interest.
Prince Khalid also met with Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto.
During the reception, the aspects of Saudi-Italian relations and promising opportunities for strengthening and developing them in the fields of defense and military industries were reviewed.
The two sides also discussed the situation in Gaza and its surroundings.
