Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz spoke by telephone with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday.
The two ministers reviewed the strategic Saudi-US relationship and ways to enhance it within the framework of the defense partnership, SPA said.
They also discussed the latest regional and international developments, efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, and ways to ensure regional security and stability, the news agency added.