Saudi Defense Minister arrives in Turkey to strengthen military and strategic cooperation
Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, arrived in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. This visit comes within the framework of ongoing efforts to develop joint coordination in the defense and security fields.
The visit focuses primarily on participating in the meeting of the Strategic Defense Cooperation Committee. This meeting serves to activate the "Makkah Agreement" signed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Turkey, which aims to deepen the strategic partnership between the two nations across various military and industrial sectors.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to develop cooperation in the field of military industries and technology transfer, in addition to exchanging expertise in joint military exercises. They also reviewed the latest regional and international developments of mutual interest, emphasizing the importance of maintaining security and stability in the region.
This visit is an important step in the trajectory of Saudi-Turkish relations, as Riyadh and Ankara seek to build long-term cooperation that serves their national interests. It is expected that these discussions will contribute to opening new horizons for joint action, thereby enhancing the capabilities of both countries in facing current security challenges.