His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey, and his accompanying delegation left the Saudi capital, Riyadh, today, at the conclusion of an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which he held important talks aimed at strengthening the bonds of joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
Among those who bid farewell to the Turkish President at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport was His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region. Also participating in the farewell ceremony were His Excellency Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce (the accompanying minister); Fahd bin Asaad Abu Al-Nasr, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Turkey; Amrullah İşler, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Kingdom; Major General Mansour bin Nasser Al-Otaibi, Acting Director of the Regional Police; and Fahd Al-Sahil, Undersecretary of Royal Protocol.
Significance of the visit and the trajectory of Saudi-Turkish relations
This visit is of paramount importance at a time when the region is facing numerous political and economic challenges, reflecting the depth of the strategic relationship between Riyadh and Ankara. Saudi-Turkish relations have witnessed remarkable development and a qualitative leap in recent years, culminating in high-level visits between the two countries' leaderships, which have opened new horizons for cooperation across various fields.
The presence of His Excellency the Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, as an accompanying minister to the Turkish President underscores the great importance both sides place on economic and trade relations. Saudi Arabia and Turkey seek to increase the volume of trade and enhance mutual investments, particularly in light of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aligns with many of Turkey's economic interests, especially in the construction, defense, tourism, and energy sectors.
On the political front, observers affirm that ongoing coordination between the Kingdom and Turkey is a cornerstone of regional stability, given the political weight and prominent regional and international standing of both countries. This visit underscores the continued consultations on regional and international issues of mutual interest, serving the interests of both nations and enhancing the prospects for peace and stability in the Middle East.
The official farewell ceremony accorded to President Erdogan, in the presence of the Deputy Governor of Riyadh and senior officials, is further evidence of the warmth and appreciation that the Kingdom holds for its guests, and the depth of the fraternal ties that unite the Saudi and Turkish peoples.
