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Saudi defense minister and NATO chief discuss cooperation by phone
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
They discussed military and defense cooperation between their sides.
They also talked about coordinating on current regional developments.
The stated aim was to support regional and international security and stability.
They discussed several other issues of mutual interest.
The account gives no details about follow-up actions.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
They discussed military and defense cooperation.
They also discussed joint coordination on current developments in the region.
The stated aim was to support regional and international security and stability.
They addressed several issues of mutual interest.
- Who
- Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
- What
- They discussed military and defense cooperation, regional coordination and issues of mutual interest.
- When
- Not stated. The report was published on 30 October 2026.
- Where
- By phone; the participants’ locations were not stated.
- Why
- To discuss cooperation and coordination that support regional and international security and stability.
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- Saudi defense minister
- Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz
- NATO secretary general
- Mark Rutte
- Contact method
- Phone call
- Published
- 30 October 2026
- Topics discussed
- Military and defense cooperation, regional coordination and issues of mutual interest
What people are saying
During the call, they discussed aspects of military and defense cooperation, as well as joint coordination regarding the current developments in the region to support regional and international security and stability, and addressed several issues of mutual interest.