Nato chief holds talks with Saudi defence minister amid Middle East tensions

Middle East EyeOctober 30, 2026By Mee User

Nato chief holds talks with Saudi defence minister amid Middle East tensions Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud over the phone to discuss security, according to Nato spokesperson Allison Hart. “They discussed the security situation in the Middle East, regional stability and freedom of navigation,” Hart said in a post on X..@SecGenNATO Mark Rutte had a phone call with Defence Minister @kbsalsaud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 They…

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