Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Military and Defense Relations and Regional Developments with Iraqi Military Official

Riyadh, August 13 (KUNA) -- Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz discussed Saudi-Iraqi relations in the military and defense fields, as well as regional developments, with an Iraqi military official. The Saudi Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Thursday that this took place during Prince Khalid bin Salman’s reception of Lieutenant General Abdul Amir al-Shamri, Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces. According to the statement, both sides emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iraq in a manner that serves their shared interests and ensures the security and stability of the region. (End) A.S. / M.S.A.