Riyadh: Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held a meeting with United States Central Command (CENTCOM) commander, Admiral Brad Cooper, on Tuesday to discuss the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in defense fields.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to delve into various aspects of collaboration between the two countries, particularly in the realm of defense. They also reviewed recent developments in the region and explored joint efforts aimed at maintaining international security and peace.
The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Chief of General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Commander of the Joint Forces Lieutenant-General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Salman, and Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif. Representing the U.S. was the embassy's Charg© d'Affaires ad interim to Saudi Arabia, Alison Dilworth, alongside other U.S. officials.