Saudi Crown Prince, Trump Discuss Expanding Partnership Between the 2 Countrieshttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5104222-saudi-crown-prince-trump-discuss-expanding-partnership-between-2-countries
Saudi Crown Prince, Trump Discuss Expanding Partnership Between the 2 Countries
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump during a meeting in 2019. AFP
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump discussed ways for more cooperation between Riyadh and Washington and expanding their partnership.
During a phone conversation on Wednesday evening, the Crown Prince conveyed the congratulations of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his own congratulations to the President on the occasion of his inauguration, and wished the friendly American people more progress and prosperity under Trump’s leadership.
The two leaders discussed ways for cooperation between the Kingdom and the US to promote peace, security and stability in the Middle East, in addition to enhancing bilateral cooperation to combat terrorism.
The leaders also discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties in various areas, and the Crown Prince noted the US administration’s ability to create unprecedented economic prosperity and opportunity through anticipated reforms in the United States, and that the Kingdom seeks to participate in these opportunities for partnership and investment.
The Crown Prince affirmed Saudi Arabia's intention to broaden its investments and trade with the US over the next four years, in the amount of $600 billion, and potentially beyond that.
The President expressed his appreciation and thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for their congratulations, and affirmed his keenness to work with the Kingdom on all that falls in the interest of both countries.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Agree on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Special Passportshttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5270483-saudi-arabia-t%C3%BCrkiye-agree-visa-exemption-diplomatic-and-special-passports
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Agree on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Special Passports
The Turkish President receives the Saudi Foreign Minister in the presence of his Turkish counterpart in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and special passports.
After the signing of the agreement, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
During Wednesday’s meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation to serve common interests and promote security and stability in the region.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji, the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Fahad Abualnasr, and Director General of the General Department for Councils and Committees Fahad Alharthi.
06 May 2026, Türkiye, Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud sign a bilateral agreement on mutual visa exemption for diplomatic and special passport holders following the third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council in Ankara. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa
Also Wednesday, Prince Faisal and Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan co-chaired the third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council in Ankara.
The meeting reflected the advanced relations between the two countries and their commitment to strengthening coordination and cooperation across all fields in a manner that serves common interests and meets the aspirations of the leadership and peoples of both countries.
At the outset of the meeting, the ministers reviewed relations between the two countries and stressed the importance of institutionalizing current and future cooperation within the framework of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council to ensure sustainable progress and shared prosperity.
They also stressed the need to leverage the capabilities and resources available to both countries to achieve mutual benefits, while commending the role of the council’s secretariat and affiliated committees.
The two ministers hoped to hold the fourth meeting of the council in the Kingdom on a date to be agreed upon by both sides.
06 May 2026, 06 May 2026, Türkiye, Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud following the third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council in Ankara. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa
The Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council, established in 2016, is a mechanism for cooperation and consultation between the two countries aimed at developing and strengthening relations in all their dimensions within an institutional framework.
The first meeting of the Council was held in Ankara on February 7 and 8, 2017, while the second meeting was held in Riyadh on May 18, 2025.
The Council includes 5 sub-committees with the participation of relevant authorities from both countries: The Political and Diplomatic Committee, the Military and Security Committee, the Culture, Sports, Media, and Tourism Committee, the Social Development, Health, and Education Committee, and the Trade, Industry, Investment, Infrastructure, and Energy Committee.
Regular meetings of the sub-committees are held, the last of which was the meeting of the Political and Diplomatic Committee held virtually on April 28 last year to prepare for the Council's third meeting.
Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Prime Minister of Japanhttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5270339-saudi-crown-prince-receives-written-message-prime-minister-japan
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Akazawa Ryosei meet on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Prime Minister of Japan
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Akazawa Ryosei meet on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi.
The message was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during a meeting with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Akazawa Ryosei.
During the meeting, the officials reviewed the strategic relations between their countries and discussed ways to boost joint cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy and energy resources.
They also addressed regional developments and joint efforts regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the vital importance of the freedom and safety of international waterways to preserve regional and global security and stability, and to ensure the continued smooth flow of global energy supplies.
Saudi FM, Iranian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developmentshttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5270195-saudi-fm-iranian-counterpart-discuss-regional-developments
Saudi FM, Iranian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.
During the call, they discussed the latest regional developments and the efforts to maintain the region's security and stability, SPA said.
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