German opposition slams ‘hypocritical’ MoD plans to train Saudi officers

‘The German defense ministry’s decision to offer training to Saudi Arabian officers triggered a wave of criticism, with some opposition politicians saying it is hypocritical to help a “brutal dictatorship” that supports “Islamists and jihadists” and wages war in Yemen.
Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen held talks with her Saudi counterpart, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh on Thursday, to push forward the “excellent bilateral relations” with Germany’s “difficult but central partner in the region.”
“The visit aims to finalize the talks on enhanced cooperation in the training sector. Beginning from next year, the German Defense College will host several young officers and staff from the Saudi military,” the embassy said in a statement, as quoted by AFP.’
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