Saudi defense minister, NATO and Western counterparts discuss regional security, condemn Houthi attacks

Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman held a series of phone calls with NATO Secretary-General and the defense ministers of Canada, Germany, and Spain to discuss defense cooperation and regional developments. The ministers condemned the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia.

During his call with NATO Secretary-General, the minister discussed military and defense cooperation, joint coordination on current regional developments to support regional and international security and stability, as well as other issues of mutual interest.

In a call with Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty, the minister offered condolences over the deaths of military personnel in a fire at a Canadian Forces base in Alberta, wishing the injured a swift recovery. The two sides reviewed prospects for Saudi-Canadian defense cooperation, regional developments, and ways to strengthen joint efforts to support regional security and stability. Both condemned the Houthi terrorist attacks on the Kingdom.

The minister also discussed bilateral military and defense relations with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, joint efforts regarding regional developments to achieve security and stability, and both sides condemned the Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia.

In talks with Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles, the minister reviewed close defense cooperation and opportunities to enhance the Saudi-Spanish partnership, as well as regional developments in light of the Houthi militia's terrorist attacks on the Kingdom and ways to achieve security and stability.