With the generous guidance of the wise leadership - may God support them - His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, where he met today with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, in an official visit that reflects the depth of the brotherly relations between the two brotherly countries.
His Highness the Minister of Defense began the meeting by conveying the greetings and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect them - to their brother, His Highness the Emir of the State of Qatar, and their wishes for the sisterly State of Qatar, government and people, to continue progress, prosperity and stability.
Strengthening strategic relations
During the meeting, the strong fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar were reviewed, relations which are based on a deep historical legacy and shared social and cultural ties. The two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, particularly in defense and security, in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and strengthens the framework of joint Gulf cooperation.
Coordinating positions on regional issues
Amid the rapidly evolving challenges facing the region, the two sides discussed regional and international developments and the efforts being made to address them. This meeting comes at a crucial time, requiring the highest levels of coordination and consultation among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to ensure the region's security and stability, and to unify visions and positions on pressing issues affecting international peace and security.
The importance and significance of the visit
The visit of His Highness the Minister of Defense is of paramount importance as it comes as a continuation of the ongoing communication between the leaderships of the two countries and underscores the pivotal role that Riyadh and Doha play in shaping the political and security landscape of the region. The discussions reflect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's keenness to strengthen cooperation with its brothers and activate frameworks for joint coordination to address security challenges, thereby fulfilling the aspirations of the region's peoples for development and prosperity.
The meeting concluded with an affirmation of the convergence of views on many issues of common interest, and an agreement to continue consultation and coordination in order to strengthen the foundations of security and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region.
