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, Tajikistan Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)
A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)
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Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Hold Third Round of Political Consultations

A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)
A night view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Reuters file)

The ministries of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan held the third round of political consultations at the Saudi ministry headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji and Tajik Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Farrukh Sharifzoda headed their respective sides during the meeting.

Discussions focused on boosting bilateral relations between the two countries across various sectors, as well as intensifying bilateral and multilateral coordination on issues of mutual interest.

The consultation round was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Tajikistan Waleed Abdulrahman Alreshaidan, Tajik Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Akram Karimi, and Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of Asian Countries Director Nasser Al-Ghanoum.