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Saudi Arabia denies Israeli media reports on meeting between chiefs of staff

Author: Shounaz MekkyID: 1539791671325108500Wed, 2018-10-17 18:54

JEDDAH: A Saudi defense ministry official has denied reports circulated on Israeli media claiming that a meeting was held between the Saudi military Chief of Staff, Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, and his Israeli counterpart Gadi Eizenkot.

The official said the correct information is that Al-Ruwaili participated in an international meeting for Defense Chiefs of Staff held in Washington, United States at the Andrews Air Force Base.

Eighty-one countries took part in the meeting held between Oct. 15-16 aimed at discussing ways to combat violent terror groups.

The meeting also included an official dinner for all attendees hosted by the his excellency the Chairman of the US Joints Chief of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford. It was followed by a conference at the Andrews Air Force Base.

The official said no bilateral meeting took place between the Saudi and Israeli Chiefs of Staff.

Main category: Saudi ArabiaTags: Saudi ArabiaIsraelmediaDefenseUSMilitary Trump: US needs Saudi Arabia in fight against terrorismSaudi Arabia highlights the importance of the implementation of the UN Vision 2030

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