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.
