In a significant move signaling deepening military ties, the Chief of Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili met with the Head of the Equipment and Supplies Development Authority of the Chinese Central Military Commission (CMC) Lieutenant General (Lt.-Gen.) Xu Xueqiang on 11/9/2024 in Riyadh.
The following note highlights key aspects related to the meeting such as:
- The meeting's strategic significance
- Lt.-Gen. Xueqiang’s role and standing within China’s military leadership
- Saudi perspectives on Lt.-Gen. Xueqiang’s visit
- Planned Saudi defense projects for acquiring cutting-edge technologies
