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Saudi military trains with Greek forces

Saudi Arabia and Greece signed a missile deal earlier this year and are both allies of the UAE and Egypt.
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Saudi soldiers arrived in Greece on Tuesday for a joint training exercise with their Greek counterparts.

Paratrooper units and special security forces from the Royal Saudi Land Forces participated in the drill alongside Greek special forces. The exercise was intended to enhance cooperation and exchange experience, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.

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