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Saudi defense minister holds talks with NATO, Western counterparts on Houthi threats

Prince Khalid bin Salman coordinates with NATO chief and defense ministers from Canada, Germany, Spain on regional security amid ongoing Houthi attacks.

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What to know

  • Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman conducted diplomatic outreach to NATO, Western allies, and regional partners in late October 2026 to coordinate responses to ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and holy sites.
  • Talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and defense ministers from Canada, Germany, Spain, Malaysia, and Kuwait focused on strengthening defense cooperation and promoting regional security and stability.
  • Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, including attempts to target Makkah and Madinah, prompted the heightened diplomatic coordination across multiple allied nations.

“In a call with Spain's Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, we reviewed our defense cooperation and ways to strengthen Saudi-Spanish relations. We explored regional developments after the Houthi terrorist attacks on the Kingdom and efforts to promote security and stability.”

Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Defense Minister · Arab News / X ↗

Prince Khalid bin Salman Saudi Defense MinisterMark RutteMark Rutte NATO Secretary GeneralMohamed Khaled Nordin Malaysian Defense MinisterSheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah Kuwaiti Defense Minister

Saudi defense minister holds talks with NATO, Western counterparts on Houthi threats
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    Prince Khalid holds calls with NATO chief and Western defense ministers — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate phone calls with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and defense ministers from Canada, Germany, and Spain to discuss defense cooperation and regional developments, including Houthi attacks on the Kingdom.

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    NATO confirms Rutte-Saudi defense minister call on Middle East security

    NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's spokesperson Allison Hart confirmed the call with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, noting they discussed the security situation in the Middle East, regional stability, and freedom of navigation.

    “They discussed the security situation in the Middle East, regional stability and freedom of navigation…”
    — Allison Hart
    1. 1 outlet Saudi defense minister discusses regional security with NATO chief, Western counterparts

      first by Arab News, 12d ago

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    2. 1 outlet Nato chief holds talks with Saudi defence minister amid Middle East tensions

      first by Middle East Eye, 12d ago

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    Saudi defense minister calls Malaysian, Kuwaiti counterparts

    Prince Khalid bin Salman held separate phone calls with Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Kuwaiti Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah to discuss bilateral defense cooperation and regional developments. Both calls included condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Islamic holy sites.

    1. 1 outlet first by Arab News, 14d ago · read ↗

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