Saudi defense minister discusses defense ties with Iraqi military official

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Lt. Gen. Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, at his office in Riyadh on Thursday.

During the meeting, they reviewed Saudi-Iraqi bilateral relations in the military and defense fields. They discussed regional developments.

Prince Khalid and Al-Shammari emphasized the importance of continued coordination and cooperation between the two countries to serve their shared interests and contribute to the region's security and stability.