Saudi Arabia’s Chief of the General Staff Lt. General Fayyadh bin Hamid Al-Ruwaili (photo) received in Riyadh Monday Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces’ Central Command Vice Admiral Samuel Paparo and accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, they affirmed the joint cooperation and coordination between the two friendly countries, especially in the defense and military fields, in a way that guarantees the security and stability of the region.

They also discussed a number of common issues of mutual interest, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Last Wednesday, the Saudi Chief of General Staff also received General Mark A. Milley Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, which took place at King Salman Air Base in the Central Sector, the two sides discussed joint cooperation and coordination between the two countries, especially in defense and military affairs.

Both sides emphasized on dealing with forms of terrorism to ensure the security and safety of the region, in addition to reviewing a number of issues and topics of common interest.