Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate telephone calls on Tuesday with the head of NATO and defense ministers from Canada, Germany, and Spain. They focused on defense cooperation and regional developments, including Houthi attacks directed against the Kingdom.
Writing on the social media platform X, Prince Khalid stated that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte examined aspects of defense cooperation. They also discussed coordination on regional developments to promote security and stability, alongside various other topics of mutual interest.
In a separate conversation with Canadian Minister of National Defense David McGuinty, Prince Khalid explored prospects for deepening Saudi-Canadian defense ties. Both ministers addressed regional issues and jointly condemned the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia.
During the call, Prince Khalid offered condolences over the deaths of Canadian military personnel. The fatalities occurred in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in the province of Alberta. He expressed wishes for a speedy recovery for those who sustained injuries.
Prince Khalid subsequently spoke with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The two officials reviewed bilateral defense relations and coordination concerning regional developments designed to advance security and stability. They also condemned the ongoing Houthi attacks targeting the Kingdom.
In a fourth conversation, the Saudi minister conferred with Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles. Their dialogue centered on defense cooperation and methods to strengthen bilateral relations between Riyadh and Madrid.
The talks with Spain covered regional developments after the Houthi assaults against the Kingdom. Both officials reviewed ongoing efforts to foster security and stability in the area.
