Saudi Arabia and Syria agreed on security cooperation. An agreement between the defense ministries of the two countries was signed in Riyadh during the visit of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Syrian leader also discussed regional security and the situation in the Middle East. In addition, the parties signed a memorandum of cooperation in the industrial sector. Riyadh and Damascus advocated a diplomatic solution to the crises and the reduction of tensions in the region.