Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman received a phone call from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday.

During the call, they reviewed Saudi-U.S. bilateral relations and prospects for defense cooperation.

The high ranking officials discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to address them, as well as the shared vision of both countries in supporting regional and international security and stability. Other issues of mutual interest were also figured in the talks.