Saudi-Turkish Discussions on Boosting Military Cooperation

Al-Ruwaili holding talks with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler - SPA
Al-Ruwaili holding talks with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler - SPA
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Saudi-Turkish Discussions on Boosting Military Cooperation

Al-Ruwaili holding talks with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler - SPA
Al-Ruwaili holding talks with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler - SPA

Saudi Chief of General Staff Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili visited Türkiye following an invitation from his Turkish counterpart, General Metin Gurak.
Al-Ruwaili held a meeting with Gurak to discuss relations and explore ways to enhance and develop defense and military cooperation.

Al-Ruwaili also met with Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, where they discussed strategic relations between the two countries and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the defense and military fields, SPA reported.
He also visited the Turkish Special Forces Command and met with Commander of Turkish Special Forces Major General Omer Ertugrul Erbakan. Al-Ruwaili was briefed on the forces’ supplies and equipment during the visit.
Al-Ruwaili also met with President of the Defense Industry Agency (SSB) Prof. Haluk Görgün, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in military industries and develop scientific research. During the meeting, Al-Ruwaili was briefed on companies specialized in the defense and military fields in Türkiye.



Saudi Arabia Urges Syria Sanctions Relief at Talks with Regional, EU Diplomats

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia Urges Syria Sanctions Relief at Talks with Regional, EU Diplomats

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe that focused on the war-ravaged country's future.

"We stressed the importance of lifting unilateral and international sanctions imposed on Syria, as their continuation hinders the aspirations of the Syrian people to achieve development and reconstruction," Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said after Sunday's talks concluded in Riyadh.
The agenda included a meeting of Arab officials as well as a broader gathering that also included Türkiye, France, the European Union and the United Nations.
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the main opposition group in the alliance that overthrew Bashar Al-Assad, is pushing for sanctions relief. His administration is represented at the Riyadh talks by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.

This month Saudi Arabia sent food, shelter and medical supplies to Syria by land and by plane.

"We also emphasized the importance of continuing to provide various forms of humanitarian and economic support, as well as efforts to build the capacity of the Syrian state, achieve stability, and facilitate reconstruction," Prince Faisal said in his statement.

"This includes creating a conducive environment for the return of Syrian refugees."