The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has entered a new military and security cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to strengthen the defence relationship between the two countries.
Under the terms of the agreement, the countries will work together across defence and security sectors.
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The agreement will help Saudi Arabia to protect national security, including counter-terrorism, intelligence, training and education, medical services and logistics.
UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: “The security of the GCC, of all Gulf Countries, is critical to UK security. I am delighted to have signed today with HRH the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia a new military and security cooperation agreement between our two countries; this agreement further cements the UK’s long-standing relationship with our key Gulf partner.”
Commenting on the deal, Saudi Press Agency stated: "During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations particularly the mechanism … joint coordination in the field of defence. They also discussed … efforts to combat terrorism.”
The agreement has been signed as the UK seeks to explore trade deals outside Europe, Agence France-Presse reported.
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