Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with senior officials of the Ministry of Defense at his office in Riyadh on Monday. This was part of the ministry's periodic meetings.

Speaking on the occasion, Prince Khalid commended the efforts of the Ministry of Defense personnel and their contributions in fulfilling the ministry's vision and the aspirations of the wise leadership. He praised the heroic deeds of the valiant soldiers in the Armed Forces in defending the homeland, and prayed to God Almighty to preserve the security and safety of the nation, to grant success to its soldiers, and to bestow His mercy upon its martyrs.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf; Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen.Fayyad Al-Ruwaili; Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khalid Al-Bayari; Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen.Fahd Al-Ghafeeli; Commander of the Strategic Missile Force Lt. Gen. Jarallah Al-Alawit; Commander of the Air Defense Forces Lt. Gen. Mazid Al-Amro; Commander of the Air Force Lt. Gen. Turki bin Bandar; Advisor to the Ministry of Defense and CEO of the Ministry of Defense Development Program Dr. Samir Al-Tubaib; Commander of the Joint Forces Lt. Gen.Fahd Al-Salman; Chief of Staff of the Land Forces Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Juhani; Advisor to Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif; and Director General of the Office of the Minister of Defense Fahd Al-Subaie.