Saudi King Salman Bin Abdelaziz called Egyptian President Abdel fattah al-Sisi to discuss the bilateral relations between the two countries and emphasize the new integration strategy and strengthening of ties. The two leaders discussed ways to increase mutual cooperation, areas of common concern and the latest regional and international developments. The phone call comes after Saudi Defense Minister Prince Mohamed bin Salman visited Cairo last Thursday. His meeting with President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi for talks on bilateral relations, Yemen and Syrian was followed by an announcement of several military and economic deals between the two countries.