Saudi defense minister speaks with Indonesian president-elect

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman spoke on the phone with the president-elect of Indonesia on Wednesday. (SPA/Reuters)

RIYADH: ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman spoke on the phone with the president-elect of Indonesia on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Khalid congratulated Prabowo Subianto, who is also minister of defence, on the occasion of his victory in recent presidential elections.

The prince also wished Subianto success and prosperity, and the brotherly people of Indonesia further progress and prosperity.

During the call, relations between the two countries were reviewed, ways of enhancing military and defense cooperation were also discussed, in addition to discussing a number of topics of common interest.