Diyar Guldogan, a prominent reporter, covered the noteworthy encounter between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in India on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The much-anticipated meeting took place behind closed doors during the final day of the G-20 summit held in the capital city of New Delhi.
The Turkish Communications Directorate issued a statement sharing that the meeting delved into various aspects, including the bilateral relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia, as well as regional and global matters of significance. Notable figures present at the meeting were Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, Communications Director Fahrettin Altun, Erdogan’s esteemed chief advisers Akif Cagatay Kilic and Sefer Turan.
This meeting marked another chapter in the ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. In fact, President Erdogan had previously visited Saudi Arabia as part of a comprehensive three-day Gulf tour in July. The purpose of this excursion was to cultivate and consolidate regional connections.
It is evident that the discussion between the Turkish and Saudi Arabian leaders holds immense importance in the political landscape, as both nations collaborate on critical issues that impact their regions and the world at large. The meeting serves as a testament to the intent of these countries to forge a closer and more robust partnership moving forward.
