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Saudi Defense Minister Holds Talks with US Counterpart on Boosting Strategic Partnership

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) welcomes Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Getty Images/AFP)
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) welcomes Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Getty Images/AFP)
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Saudi Defense Minister Holds Talks with US Counterpart on Boosting Strategic Partnership

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) welcomes Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Getty Images/AFP)
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) welcomes Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Getty Images/AFP)

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received in Washington on Monday Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.

The officials held bilateral talks that underscored the historic friendship and strategic partnership between their countries and means to bolster and develop them in the military and defense fields.

They also reviewed regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them to achieve security and stability.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Washington Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber and other officials.

Prince Khalid had arrived in Washington earlier on Monday.

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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Péter Magyar on Election as Prime Minister of Hungary

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Péter Magyar on Election as Prime Minister of Hungary

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom, sent a cable of congratulations to Péter Magyar on his election as Prime Minister of Hungary, the formation of the new Hungarian government, its gaining the confidence of the National Assembly, and taking the constitutional oath.

The Crown Prince expressed his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for success and prosperity to the prime minister, and for continued progress and prosperity to the friendly people of Hungary.

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Saudi Arabia Affirms Support for Bahrain's Measures Against Activities Threatening Its Security

Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo
Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo
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Saudi Arabia Affirms Support for Bahrain's Measures Against Activities Threatening Its Security

Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo
Saudi Arabia flag - File Photo

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s full support for the measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain in response to activities identified as undermining national security and seeking to destabilize its security and stability, SPA reported.

The Kingdom also commended the competence and vigilance of the Bahraini security authorities in uncovering and pursuing activities that pose a threat to Bahrain’s national security.

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Albudaiwi Reaffirms Full GCC Support for Bahrain’s Security Measures

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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Albudaiwi Reaffirms Full GCC Support for Bahrain’s Security Measures

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

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi commended the significant efforts of the security services in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

He emphasized that this security achievement reflects the high level of vigilance and continuous monitoring by Bahrain's security apparatus to protect and safeguard the Kingdom’s resources and the security of its people, SPA reported.

Albudaiwi reaffirmed the full support of the GCC member states for all measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to maintain its security and stability, protect its sovereignty, and confront anyone who seeks to undermine its security or threaten the safety of its citizens and residents.

He concluded by stressing that the GCC states will remain a united front in the face of terrorism, continuing to strengthen the collective security framework and consolidate security and stability across all member states.