Riyadh: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin Salman and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth discussed strategic cooperation between the two sides, said a statement on Sunday. A statement by the Saudi Defense Minister revealed that Prince Khaled and Hegseth, during a phone conversation, also touched on expanding ties within defense as well as both countries' efforts to boost international security and peace.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Prince Khaled congratulated Hegseth on being appointed as Secretary of Defense during their conversation, added the ministry.