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.

Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement Amid Ongoing Houthi Attacks

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.