02 March 2017

News Story: Malaysia, Saudi Arabia vow to boost military ties, tackle terrorism

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia and Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that the two countries agree to strengthen military cooperation and tackle terrorism.

In a joint statement released upon the completion of the state visit by Saudi king Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Malaysia, the two sides have agreed to strengthen the bilateral military cooperation by developing areas of joint training and exercise, and exchange of military experience.

The two countries also agreed, among others, on the need to intensify and concert joint efforts to confront extremism and reject sectarianism.

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