Turkey's Erdogan Set to Visit Saudi Arabia in February

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses businesspeople during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey January 3, 2022. Presidential Press Office/Handout via Reuters
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses businesspeople during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey January 3, 2022. Presidential Press Office/Handout via Reuters
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Turkey's Erdogan Set to Visit Saudi Arabia in February

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses businesspeople during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey January 3, 2022. Presidential Press Office/Handout via Reuters
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses businesspeople during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey January 3, 2022. Presidential Press Office/Handout via Reuters

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he will make a visit next month to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

"I received an invitation from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz to visit Riyadh and we will discuss many issues related to bilateral relations," he told officials during a trade event in Istanbul.

He added that he will discuss with King Salman trade relations between their countries and removing any obstacles hindering them.

Erdogan is also scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates in February 14, revealed Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

That visit will cap off recent efforts that have been exerted between Ankara and Abu Dhabi to improve relations between them.

Turkish figures have revealed that Turkish exports to Saudi Arabia have dropped to record lows.

Prominent businessmen had demanded that the Erdogan government exert efforts to remove any hurdles standing in the way of increasing exports to the Kingdom, which they said is the most important market for Turkish goods in the Gulf and Middle East.

Last month, Erdogan said he hoped to improve relations with Saudi Arabia and Egypt, similar to the improvement witnessed in relations with the UAE.

"We are determined to improve Turkey's relations with all Gulf countries," he stressed.



Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
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Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee Meets in Riyadh

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)
The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi. (SPA)

The second meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee to follow up on the Beijing Agreement was held in Riyadh on Tuesday.

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed A.Elkhereiji, with the participation of the Chinese delegation, headed by China’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li, and Iranian delegation, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi.

The Saudi and Iranian sides reiterated their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement in all its provisions and their continued effort to consolidate neighborly relations between their countries by respecting the Charter of the United Nations and the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and international law. This includes respecting the sovereignty, independence, and security of states.

Saudi Arabia and Iran welcomed the continued positive role played by China and the importance of its support and follow-up on the implementation of the Beijing Agreement that was signed in March 2023.

China underscored its readiness to continue to support and encourage the steps taken by Saudi Arabia and Iran to develop their relationship in various fields.

The three countries welcomed the continued progress in Saudi-Iranian relations and the opportunities it provides for direct communication between the two countries at all levels and sectors.

They noted the great importance of these contacts, meetings and mutual visits between high officials from the two countries, especially in light of the current regional tensions and escalation that threaten the security of the region and world.

The officials welcomed the progress of consular services between the two countries, which allowed more than 87,000 Iranian pilgrims to perform the Hajj and more than 52,000 Iranians to perform the Umrah with ease and security during the first ten months of 2024.

They welcomed the first meeting of the Saudi-Iranian joint Media Committee and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and the Institute of Political and International Studies of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saudi Arabia and Iran additionally expressed readiness to sign a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Along with China, they look forward to expanding cooperation among them in various fields including economic and political.

The three countries called for an immediate end to the Israeli assault against Palestine and Lebanon, condemning its attacks and violations of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

They further called for the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid and relief to Palestine and Lebanon, warning that the continuing cycle of violence and escalation is a serious threat to the security of the region and world.

The three countries reiterated their support for a comprehensive political solution in Yemen in line with internationally recognized principles under the auspices of the United Nations.