Chief of General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Lt. General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili (photo) met in Riyadh Tuesday with the Commander of Iraqi Air Force General Shihab Jahid Ali.

During the meeting, they reviewed a number of issues of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

On 21 October 2021, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Lieutenant General Mazyad bin Suleiman Al-Amro also received in Riyadh the ex-Commander of the Iraqi Air Defense Lieutenant General Maan bin Zaid Al-Saadi.

During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest and affirmed solid fraternal relations between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

On 03 March 2021, Saudi Arabia’s Chief of Staff General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, paid an official visit to Iraq and met Iraqi Defense Minister Juma Inaad Saadoun.

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