Saudi Minister of Defense Arrives in Beijing on Official Visit

China's Defense Minister Dong Jun receives Saudi counterpart Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry page on X platform)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and an accompanying delegation arrived in China on Tuesday on an official visit.
The visit comes at the directives of the Saudi leadership, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The Saudi Minister met with China's Minister of National Defense, Admiral Dong Jun where discussions explored ways to strengthen the Saudi-Chinese relations within the framework of the strategic defense partnership. 
Talks have also focused on coordination efforts to promote international peace and security.
The Saudi Minister also met with Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China.
The two officials highlighted the strategic relations between their countries and discussed ways to strengthen military and defense cooperation.
They also addressed regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of common interest.