NEOM, September 8, 2020, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received a phone call from Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono. During the phone conversation, they discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of defense between the two countries. They also discussed regional security issues and efforts exerted to ensure security and safety of maritime navigation. --SPA 01:00 LOCAL TIME 22:00 GMT 0036 www.spa.gov.sa/w1407026