Canberra, Dhu-AlHijjah 28, 1439, September 08, 2018, SPA -- Assistant Minister for Defense Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ayash paid a visit to Australia, at an official invitation of Australian Minister for Defense Christopher Pyne . Al-Ayash held a session of talks with the minister, in the presence of Saudi Arabian ambassador to Australia Musaed bin Ibrahim Al-Saleem, and a number of officials. During the meeting, they also discussed bilateral relations and means to promote them, as well as a number of issues of common interests -- SPA 18:44 LOCAL TIME 15:44 GMT 0015 www.spa.gov.sa/w745865