Saudi defence minister discusses efforts to de-escalate regional tensions with US counterpart

RIYADH, 8th October, 2024 (WAM) -- Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and the US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed efforts to de-escalate regional tensions in a phone call on Tuesday.

During the call, the two ministers also reviewed the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the US and ways to bolster defense cooperation, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The latest regional and international developments and efforts to promote security and stability in the region were also discussed.