Maldives and Saudi Defense Ministers meet to discuss strengthening bilateral defense ties
1 ޖުލައި 2026 | ބުދަ 10:07During the meeting, the two ministers discussed strengthening bilateral defense ties and addressed key regional and international developments. Furthermore, both parties emphasized the importance of enhancing military cooperation to overcome security challenges and maintain regional stability.
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, meets with the Maldivian Minister of Defence Hassan Rasheed, in Jeddah. | SPA
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, met with Maldivian Minister of Defence Hassan Rasheed on Tuesday during the latter’s current official visit to the Kingdom.
During the meeting, the two officials discussed bilateral relations between their respective countries, with a particular focus on exploring avenues to further strengthen cooperation in the field of defense.
Furthermore, the two ministers deliberated on the latest regional and international developments, as well as key issues of mutual priority to both nations.
During the meeting, the importance of strengthening bilateral ties was highlighted as a key measure to address security challenges and ensure regional stability.
