Saudi defence minister discusses ‘defence ties’ with British counterpart

Saudi defence minister discusses ‘defence ties’ with British counterpart

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence Khalid bin Salman said on Wednesday that he discussed “strategic defence relations” and “regional developments” in a phone call with UK Secretary of Defence Wes Streeting.

In a post on X, the defence minister said he “explored ways to further strengthen our shared efforts to promote regional security and stability” and the two ministers “exchanged views on topics of mutual interest”.

In a call with @wesstreeting, we reviewed our strategic defense relations, discussed regional developments, and explored ways to further strengthen our shared efforts to promote regional security and stability. We also exchanged views on topics of mutual interest.

— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) September 30, 2026