Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement Amid Ongoing Houthi Attacks
The deal adds Syria to a growing list of regional partners expanding security cooperation with Riyadh.
TL;DR
- Saudi Arabia and Syria signed a defense cooperation agreement on November 4.
- The agreement was signed during Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Riyadh.
- Syria is the latest regional partner to expand security cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
- Other agreements in agriculture, environment, infrastructure, housing, and financial services were also signed.
- The visit and agreement occur amidst escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.