Erdoğan pledges support for Syria reconstruction, deeper Saudi ties during Riyadh meeting

2026-02-03 - 18:55

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan affirmed Türkiye’s commitment to supporting Syria’s stability and reconstruction in cooperation with Saudi Arabia during a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday. According to a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, the leaders held comprehensive discussions on regional and global issues, bilateral relations, energy, and defense cooperation. Focus on Regional Stability Erdoğan reiterated Ankara’s ongoing efforts for Gaza’s reconstruction and emphasized the need to intensify humanitarian initiatives to alleviate the crisis in the strip. The talks also addressed the latest developments in Yemen and East Africa, reflecting shared concerns over regional security and stability. Elevating Bilateral Relations The Turkish president expressed determination to elevate Türkiye-Saudi relations to a “higher level” through concrete steps across multiple fields, including energy and defense. The meeting took place during Erdoğan’s official visit to Saudi Arabia, which is set to be followed by a trip to Egypt for high-level strategic talks.