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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz at a meeting with defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and commanders.
By TRENDS Desk
September 29, 2022 11:27 am
  • Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz expressed his appreciation for the progress achieved in the implementation of the ministry's development program
  • Defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz affirmed the ministry will continue to implement the development programs drawn up by the Crown Prince

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia –– Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia met the Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in Jeddah here on Wednesday 

Crown Prince expressed his appreciation for progress achieved in the implementation of the ministry’s development program, and the increase in the internal self-sufficiency of the military industries from 2 percent to 15 percent, hoping that it will reach 50 percent under the command and supervision of the Minister of Defense and the Ministry personnel.

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz affirmed the ministry will continue to implement the development programs drawn up by the Crown Prince under the directives and continuous support of the Crown Prince.

The event was attended by the commanders of the ministry of defense and the commanders of the branches of the armed forces.

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