Saudi Arabia, Egypt reject prejudice towards Arab national security

Riyadh, Cairo discuss security issues and reaffirm bilateral ties

Last updated: July 18, 2020 | 13:05

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In this file picture, Egyptian President Abdul-Fattah Al Sissi is seen with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Cairo.

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Abu Dhabi: Saudi Deputy Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz made a phone call on Friday to Egypt’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defence and Military Production, Lieutenant General Mohammed Zaki.

During the call, they discussed relations between the two brotherly countries, especially in the defence and military fields, and strengthening of cooperation to boost security in the region.

Prince Khalid bin Salman and the Egyptian minister of defence affirmed the keenness of both countries to enhance stability and address all forms of terrorism, and reaffirmed the position of the two countries in totally rejecting the false prejudices towards Arab regional security.

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