Saudi Arabia’s Chief of Staff Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, who is on an official visit to Iraq, met Iraqi Defense Minister Juma Inaad Saadoun on Wednesday.

During the meeting, they discussed matters related to the armed forces and other issues of common interest.

They stressed the need to strengthening ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq to ensure the security and stability of the region.

The Iraqi minister presented Al-Ruwaili with a memento.

The Saudi military chief also held a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Lt. Gen. Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah and reviewed bilateral ties in a way that help both sides achieve their common goals.

He also held meetings with the chiefs of the Iraqi army and air force.

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