Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with UK Defense Minister John Healey on Thursday in Riyadh, discussing initiatives to deepen the Saudi-British strategic partnership and enhance regional stability. The meeting focused on defense cooperation, shared security priorities, and joint efforts to tackle regional challenges.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the ministers explored ways to strengthen defense collaboration and discussed their shared vision for bolstering both regional and international security. “We also discussed our joint efforts to address regional challenges, as well as our shared vision to promote regional and international security and stability,” Prince Khalid stated.
Healey’s visit marked his first trip to Saudi Arabia since taking office after the Labour Party’s election victory in July. Ahead of his visit, the British Defense Ministry affirmed that Healey would “reaffirm the UK’s commitment to a future-facing defense relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” The Ministry highlighted that Healey’s agenda was to build upon a longstanding defense relationship between the two nations, which spans several decades, and to enhance their cooperation on pressing security issues.
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One of the central topics expected to be covered was ongoing efforts to secure ceasefire agreements in Gaza and Lebanon. The meeting underscored the UK’s and Saudi Arabia’s mutual interest in establishing a stable and secure Middle East.
Before arriving in Riyadh, Healey had met with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler in Ankara, further reinforcing the UK’s commitment to its NATO allies and collaborative security efforts in the region.
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