Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman met with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto
during an official visit to Italy on 22/10/2024. Following this, he engaged in discussions with his Spanish counterpart Margarita Robles during an official visit to Spain on 24/10/2024.
Additionally, Prince Khaled held meetings with representatives from Leonardo, Fincantieri, and ELT Group.
Prince Khaled’s visits were highly successful, with discussions focused on strengthening current and future military cooperation.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- Primarily agreements Prince Khaled reached with Crosetto and Robles
- The defense areas and systems that Prince Khaled prioritizes for collaboration with Italian defense firms
- The response of these firms
- A message he delivered to Crosetto concerning the Eurofighter Typhoon file
The note also mentions Saudi Arabia’s plan to expand defense cooperation with Spain and the fields to be covered.
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