Jeddah: Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Jeddah with National Security Adviser for the United Kingdom Jonathan Powell. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed aspects of Saudi-British relations and cooperation and discussed coordination to address the challenges facing the region amid its current developments, as well as efforts to de-escalate the situation in a manner that preserves security and stability.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting was attended by Adviser to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Saif. On the British side, the meeting was attended by Prime Minister's Special Adviser for Business and Investment Varun Chandra, British Ambassador to the Kingdom Stephen Hitchen, and a number of officials.