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President Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia amid Iran-Israel tension

Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during his party's group meeting at the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Ankara, Türkiye, October 9, 2024 (AA Photo)
Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during his party's group meeting at the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Ankara, Türkiye, October 9, 2024 (AA Photo)
October 10, 2024 01:43 PM GMT+03:00

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to make a one-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on October 13, according to information obtained from Turkish authorities.

The visit comes shortly after his participation in the United Nations General Assembly in the United States last month.

The specific agenda of the visit has not been disclosed yet, but it is expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries amid regional tensions.

Erdogan's upcoming visit to Albania

Before heading to Saudi Arabia, President Erdogan will travel to Albania on October 10 to attend the opening of the Namazgah Mosque in the capital, Tirana. The mosque is considered the largest in the Balkans, and the opening ceremony is expected to draw significant attention from local and regional leaders.

Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan visited the Namazgah Mosque, which is under construction, after his arrival in Tirana on Jan 28, 2024. (via X)
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan visited the Namazgah Mosque, which is under construction, after his arrival in Tirana on Jan 28, 2024. (via X)

Strengthening Türkiye-Saudi Arabia relations

President Erdogan’s visits come at a time of heightened diplomatic efforts between Turkiye and both Saudi Arabia and Albania. His trip to Saudi Arabia follows recent regional developments and tensions, particularly the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, which has been impacting the broader Middle East.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati (right) meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2nd L) in the capital Beirut. (Murat Sengül - Anadolu Agency)
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati (right) meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2nd L) in the capital Beirut. (Murat Sengül - Anadolu Agency)

Also today Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is headed to Saudi Arabia for talks on efforts to end Israeli attacks on Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

October 10, 2024 01:43 PM GMT+03:00
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