Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said on Sunday that he held a phone call with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamed Khaled Nordin to discuss bilateral ties and prospects for strengthening defense cooperation.
– The two ministers also discussed recent developments and other issues of mutual interest, Prince Khalid said in a post on X.
– The call comes as Saudi Arabia seeks to deepen defense ties with international partners amid heightened regional tensions.
– Malaysia last week expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia following attacks by the Iran-backed militia and reaffirmed its support for the Kingdom’s security and sovereignty.