WANA (Nov 10) – General Fayyadh bin Hamid Al-Ruwaili, Chief of Staff of Saudi Arabia’s Armed Forces, met today (Sunday) with Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces.

 

The discussions focused on expanding defense diplomacy and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

 

Major General Bagheri said that “We are interested in the Saudi Navy participating in Iran’s naval exercises next year with the presence of floating units or as observers.”

 

General Fayyadh bin Hamid Al-Ruwaili also said that “The Beijing agreement is a good basis for increasing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, and we consider this agreement as a strategic opportunity.”

 

General Al-Ruwaili arrived in Tehran earlier today, leading a high-ranking delegation of Saudi military officials.

Saudi and Iranian Military Chiefs Meeting in Tehran on November 10,2024. Social media/ WANA News Agency