Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Erdogan, Guler in Ankara

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Erdogan, Guler in Ankara

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Tuesday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the presidential palace in the Turkish capital, Ankara.

The Minister of Defense conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their wishes to him and the Turkish government and people for further progress and prosperity.

The Turkish president conveyed his greetings and appreciation to the King and the Crown Prince.

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them. They also discussed developments in the region and the world.

The meeting was attended by Office of the Minister of Defense Director General Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.

From the Turkish side, it was attended by Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Defense Industries Authority Chairman Professor Khaluk Gurgun, and several senior officials.

Prince Khalid also met with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler.

The ministers held an expanded bilateral meeting, attended by the delegations of both ministries, discussing the various aspects of Saudi-Turkish relations. 

They addressed ways to further enhance and develop the existing and future cooperation between the defense ministries of the two countries.

Additionally, they discussed efforts to achieve peace and their two countries’ joint endeavors to achieve security and stability in the region and the world.
 



Global Cybersecurity Forum 2024 Kicks Off in Riyadh

The Saudi Crown Prince announced the launch of the "Global Security Forum to Protect Children in Cyberspace" during his welcoming speech to the forum's guests. (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince announced the launch of the "Global Security Forum to Protect Children in Cyberspace" during his welcoming speech to the forum's guests. (SPA)
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Global Cybersecurity Forum 2024 Kicks Off in Riyadh

The Saudi Crown Prince announced the launch of the "Global Security Forum to Protect Children in Cyberspace" during his welcoming speech to the forum's guests. (SPA)
The Saudi Crown Prince announced the launch of the "Global Security Forum to Protect Children in Cyberspace" during his welcoming speech to the forum's guests. (SPA)

The fourth Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) 2024 began in Riyadh on Wednesday. It is organized by Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority, in partnership with the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE).
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed participants on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The two-day event, themed “Advancing Collective Action in Cyberspace,” has drawn leaders, policymakers, and experts from over 120 countries.
In a message read at the opening ceremony in Riyadh, the Crown Prince stated: “Cyberspace is closely linked to the growth of economies, the prosperity of societies, the security of individuals, and the stability of nations.”
According to SPA, he noted that due to the cross-border nature of cyberspace, it is essential to harmonize international efforts to seize the opportunities and “face the challenges it presents, by investing in people.”
Welcoming the participants, the Crown Prince said: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has always been a force for good for the benefit of humanity and human prosperity around the world.”
“It has continuously worked to uphold the principle of cooperation and strengthen international collaboration toward efforts that support development and prosperity for all nations. It has initiated several initiatives aimed at achieving these genuine goals in all sectors,” he noted.
“Believing in the importance of investing in people in this vital and promising domain, in 2020 we launched two global initiatives. The first relates to protecting children in cyberspace, and the second focuses on empowering women in the field of cybersecurity,” he added.
“The institute for the Global Cybersecurity Forum is entrusted with overseeing both initiatives, as well as implementing the associated projects,” affirmed the Crown Prince.
He highlighted the progress made by these initiatives, particularly the increased understanding of needs at the global level that has led to new and inspiring visions, enabling the GCF to develop impactful initiatives and programs, publish research and studies, and formulate new frameworks and strategies.
These efforts empower decision-makers worldwide to develop policies and programs that enhance child protection in cyberspace and promote women’s participation in the field of cybersecurity.
The first day of GCF 2024 featured discussions on five main topics: closing cybersecurity gaps, online behavior, the social structure of cyberspace, a thriving cyber economy, and new cyber opportunities.
Key officials, decision-makers, and experts from governments, academia, and global companies took part in the sessions.
The forum is a global platform that brings together leaders from governments, cybersecurity, academia, and NGOs. Its goal is to strengthen international cybersecurity, support economic and social development, and align global efforts in the field.