His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call today from His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey, as part of the ongoing communication between the leaderships of the two countries to strengthen the bonds of joint cooperation.
Details of the bilateral talks
During the call, the distinguished bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkey were reviewed, with both sides emphasizing the deep ties that bind the two countries and their brotherly peoples. Ways to develop these relations in various fields to serve mutual interests were also discussed, in addition to addressing a number of issues of common concern and the efforts being made to resolve them.
Discussion of regional and international developments
The call addressed the latest regional and international developments, with both countries placing great importance on security and stability issues in the Middle East. These discussions come at a time when the region is facing rapidly escalating challenges that necessitate close coordination among influential regional powers, particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to ensure de-escalation and the achievement of international peace.
The course of Saudi-Turkish relations
Saudi-Turkish relations have recently witnessed remarkable development and rapid growth, driven by reciprocal official visits between the two countries' leaderships over the past years, which have laid the foundation for a new phase of strategic partnership. This communication reflects the two leaderships' commitment to continued political consultation and unified visions on critical issues of concern to the Islamic world and the international community.
The importance of joint coordination
Saudi-Turkish coordination is of paramount importance given the political and economic weight of both countries, as active members of the G20 and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. This cooperation contributes to enhancing mutual investment opportunities and supporting development plans, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and Turkey's development goals, as well as their pivotal role in addressing humanitarian and political crises in the region.
