Doha: HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani met Thursday with HE Minister of Defense of the friendly Italian Republic Guido Crosetto, and the accompanying delegation, during his visit to the country.

According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting, attended by a number of senior officers from both sides, focused on discussing the latest developments and security updates in the region. The discussions also covered aspects of defense cooperation and joint coordination between the two nations in light of the current circumstances.