His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Turkey at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh this evening. A formal welcoming ceremony befitting the strong relations between the two brotherly countries was held, during which the national anthems were played and the guard of honor was reviewed.
Official talks session to enhance cooperation
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held an expanded official meeting, which His Royal Highness began by welcoming President Erdoğan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the deep fraternal ties between the two nations. For his part, the Turkish President expressed his great pleasure at the visit and at meeting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, praising the Kingdom's leading role on both the regional and international stages.
During the meeting, a comprehensive review of bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Turkey was conducted, exploring avenues for joint cooperation and promising opportunities for its development across various fields, in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and fulfills the aspirations of their brotherly peoples. Discussions also addressed the rapidly evolving events in the region and the world, and the efforts being made to enhance security and stability.
The context of growing Saudi-Turkish relations
This visit comes at a crucial time, as Saudi-Turkish relations are witnessing significant diplomatic and economic activity, with both countries seeking to elevate their strategic cooperation to broader levels. These relations are based on a shared history and common interests, and have seen remarkable progress in recent years through high-level exchanges, which have laid the foundation for a new phase of partnership in vital sectors such as defense, energy, tourism, and real estate and industrial investment.
Political and economic circles view the meetings between the Crown Prince and the Turkish President as a cornerstone of regional stability, given the pivotal roles Riyadh and Ankara play in Middle Eastern affairs. These talks aim to align efforts and unify perspectives on geopolitical challenges, as well as to bolster trade, which both countries aspire to elevate to record levels in the coming years.
Integration with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
These talks gain added significance given the major economic transformations underway in the Kingdom as part of Vision 2030, spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Turkish companies represent potential partners in implementing numerous infrastructure and major projects in the Kingdom. Conversely, the Kingdom is a major and reliable investor in the Turkish economy, making the strengthening of economic cooperation a pressing necessity for both sides to ensure sustainable growth and prosperity in both countries.
