Riyadh, MINA – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper on Thursday to discuss defense cooperation and regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The meeting focused on several issues related to defense cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States, according to the agency.
The two sides also discussed developments in the region and efforts to “de-escalate tensions” and strengthen security and stability.
Earlier this month, bin Salman held a phone call with US President Donald Trump, during which they discussed regional developments and their repercussions at the regional and international levels.
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During the call, bin Salman expressed concerns over Trump’s reported plans for major strikes against Iran during a phone call on Saturday, urging Washington to pursue de-escalation, according to Axios, citing two US officials and another source familiar with the discussion.
The two sides also reviewed existing areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States and ways to strengthen them further. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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