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Saudi Arabia and France discuss defense cooperation amid Yemen attacks
Khalid bin Salman, head of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense, and French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin discussed options for advancing defense cooperation by phone as attacks by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi Arabia intensified. They also addressed regional developments, international security and peace, and areas of common interest.
Attacks in Yemen dominate talks
The phone call between Saudi Arabia and France took place as the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen intensified their attacks against Saudi Arabia.
In July, the Houthis announced measures they called a “naval blockade” against Saudi Arabia. In September, they stepped up missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi territory.
Riyadh and Paris discuss defense cooperation
Khalid bin Salman, head of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense, and French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin discussed options for advancing defense cooperation between the two countries.
The two sides assessed regional developments and efforts in response to them, as well as international security and peace. They also discussed other issues concerning the common interests of the two countries.
The balance of power in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has led a coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government since March 2015. The Houthis have controlled Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, as well as parts of the country since September 2014.
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