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VISTORBELITUNG.COM,Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) hold a closed bilateral meeting at the Yamamah Palace, Riyadh, on February 3, 2026. The official visit, which became the first stop on Erdogan's regional tour, marked his first foreign trip in 2026 and his first to Saudi Arabia since July 2017.
The visit is part of the process of restoring relations between the two countries that had been strained after Jamal Khashoggi's assassination in Istanbul in 2018.
The Key Points discussed in the Meeting addressed a wide spectrum of issues, from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza to strategic economic cooperation.
Palestinian Conflict and Humanitarian Aid Gaza Crisis Both leaders expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. President Erdogan insisted that the Israeli offensive had reached a slaughtering level and the Islamic world must unite to end it. As well as Support and Reconstruction: Turkey is committed to continuing humanitarian and medical aid for Gaza. The two sides urged the full opening of the border line to humanitarian aid and supported a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.
Regional Stability and Reconstruction in Syria The two countries agreed to cooperate strategically on the reconstruction of Syria post-political changes by late 2024. Erdogan affirmed his commitment to support Syria's stability.Yaman and East Africa Now The current situation in Yemen and developments in East Africa are also discussed in depth as well as Other Regional Issues,Discussion covers situations in Sudan, Somalia, as well as the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, with affirmation of support for a peaceful solution according to international law.
Strengthening Economic and Energy Ties in Trade and Investment Both parties rated economic ties at a strong level and agreed to strengthen them, including leveraging opportunities from Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision and Turkey's Century Vision. They are targeting an increase per