Saudi Defense Minister, UK National Security Advisor Discuss Means to Deepen Ties

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held talks with UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell in London on Wednesday.
They reviewed the strong friendship and strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the UK and means to boost them in line with the aspirations of both countries' leadership.
They also reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed regional and global developments, as well as ongoing efforts to support security and stability.
Prince Khalid had held talks with British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey on Tuesday.

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