Turkish President arrives in Riyadh: Details of the visit and the future of relations
His Excellency President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey, and his accompanying delegation, arrived today in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on an official visit aimed at strengthening the bonds of joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries, and pushing bilateral relations towards broader horizons.
Among those who welcomed the Turkish President upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport were His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, and His Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh Region. Also participating in the welcoming ceremony were the Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi (the accompanying minister), the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Turkey, Fahd bin Asaad Abu Al-Nasr, the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Kingdom, Amrullah İşler, the Acting Director of the Regional Police, Major General Mansour bin Nasser Al-Otaibi, and the Deputy Chief of Royal Protocol, Fahd Al-Sahil.
The dimensions of the visit and its important timing
This visit is of paramount importance given its timing and substance, coming as it does within the context of the active diplomatic engagement that Saudi-Turkish relations have witnessed in recent years. It is a continuation of a series of high-level meetings between the leadership of the two countries, which have laid the foundation for a new phase of strategic partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests.
The warm reception reflects the depth of the historical and fraternal ties that bind Riyadh and Ankara, as both sides seek to harmonize efforts and coordinate positions on regional and international issues, in order to contribute to strengthening security and stability in the Middle East region, especially in light of the current geopolitical challenges that require high-level coordination between major regional powers.
Economic cooperation and Vision 2030
On the economic front, the visit presents a valuable opportunity to enhance trade and investment between the two countries. Turkey's development goals align with the objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, opening the door to promising partnerships in several vital sectors, including construction, defense industries, energy, tourism, and technology.
This visit is expected to contribute to activating previously signed agreements and exploring new investment opportunities that will benefit the economies of both countries, as the past period witnessed remarkable growth in the volume of bilateral trade, amid a shared desire from both sides to raise the ceiling of economic cooperation to record levels that are commensurate with the economic weight of the two countries in the region.
