Crown Prince condemns Iranian attacks on Türkiye in call with Erdogan

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect him - made a telephone call today to His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey, in a step that reflects the depth of the strategic relations that bind the two brotherly countries, and the keenness of the wise leadership to follow up on regional and international developments that affect the security and stability of the region.

During the call, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting Turkish territory, emphasizing that these acts constitute a blatant violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security and peace. His Royal Highness stressed the Kingdom’s unwavering support for the brotherly Republic of Turkey and its full backing for all measures taken by Ankara to safeguard its national security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens in the face of these challenges.

This Saudi condemnation comes within the context of the Kingdom's firm stance against any form of aggression against the sovereignty of states or any attempt to destabilize the Middle East. Saudi-Turkish relations are viewed as a cornerstone of regional stability, particularly given the delicate circumstances the region is currently experiencing. This communication reflects the high level of coordination between Riyadh and Ankara in addressing emerging crises and their shared vision regarding common security threats.

During the call, the two sides also discussed the repercussions of the military escalation in the region and its potential impact on regional and international security. They addressed the need to intensify international efforts to contain tensions and prevent the conflict from spreading, thereby ensuring the protection of civilians and preserving the resources of the people. The Kingdom and Turkey, as two major regional powers, recognize that continued military escalation could drag the region into scenarios that serve the interests of no party, thus necessitating decisive diplomatic and political action.

At the conclusion of the call, the importance of continued consultation and ongoing coordination between the two countries was emphasized in order to address the growing challenges, and to work together to support everything that would enhance security and stability in the region and the world, in order to achieve the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples for development and prosperity.