In brief
Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Defence Minister, and Catherine Vautrin, French Armed Forces Minister, spoke about strengthening Saudi‑French defense relations and coordinating responses to regional and global security developments. The conversation aimed to boost stability in the Middle East and worldwide.
On Monday, November 2, 2026, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin held a phone call to talk about defence links between the two countries.
The call started with a review of the existing Saudi‑French defence relationship. Both ministers talked about ways to make the partnership stronger, such as joint training, technology exchanges and better communication.
Regional and Global Security Talk
They also discussed major security issues in the region, especially threats that could affect the Middle East, and how to respond to them together. In addition, the conversation covered international developments that could impact the security of both nations.
Both sides agreed to coordinate more closely on future defence projects and to keep each other updated on any major changes in the security landscape. The goal of the conversation was to improve stability and bring more security to the region and to the global community.
The phone call was held by the Saudi Press Agency and reflects a growing strategy by Saudi Arabia and France to work closely on defence matters and support stability in the broader international arena.
