Saudi Arabia, Türkiye issue joint statement at end of Erdogan visit

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RIYADH, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia and Türkiye issued a joint statement at the conclusion of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to the Kingdom, setting out areas for expanded cooperation spanning the economy, energy, defence and regional files, carried by the Saudi Press Agency.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Erdogan at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh and the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them across fields. The Turkish side praised Saudi efforts in serving the Two Holy Mosques and coordination to support pilgrims and Umrah performers from Türkiye.

The statement welcomed the positive outcomes of the Crown Prince’s visit to Türkiye on June 22, 2022, and Erdogan’s previous visit to Saudi Arabia on July 17, 2023, linking both to broader cooperation.

On economy, trade and investment, the two sides agreed to further strengthen economic ties in sectors of mutual priority and to capitalise on opportunities linked to Saudi Vision 2030 and the Century of Türkiye Vision. The statement highlighted trade exchange and called for joint work to develop non-oil trade volume, intensify public and private sector visits, and hold trade events through the Saudi-Turkish Business Council. It also underlined the importance of finalising negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Türkiye.

The statement referenced mutual investments, including Saudi investments in Türkiye in finance, insurance, renewable energy, real estate, manufacturing and services, and the role of Turkish companies operating in Saudi Arabia in engineering, construction, real estate development and manufacturing. It also cited the Saudi-Turkish Investment Forum held in Riyadh on February 3, 2026, with participation from major companies and a focus on opportunities including tourism and hospitality, construction, communications and information technology, life sciences and healthcare.

On energy, the statement emphasised the role of both countries in regional and global energy supply and pointed to cooperation in oil, oil derivatives and petrochemical supply, alongside investment opportunities in petrochemicals and agricultural nutrients and innovative uses of hydrocarbons. It also set out plans to expand cooperation in electricity and renewable energy, including expediting feasibility studies for electrical interconnection and exchanging expertise on grid automation, grid security and resilience, energy storage technologies, renewable projects and grid interconnection. The statement also noted interest in cooperation on clean hydrogen, including transport and storage technologies, and in strengthening energy supply chains.

The statement included agreement to strengthen cooperation in exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources, with an emphasis on joint ventures in critical minerals to support supply chain security for the global energy transition.

On climate, both sides reaffirmed adherence to the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, and an approach focusing on emissions rather than sources. The statement welcomed Türkiye’s planned presidency and hosting of the UNFCCC 31st Conference of Parties in Antalya from November 9 to November 20, 2026, and highlighted cooperation on circular carbon economy applications.

The statement also described coordination through the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council and listed cooperation areas including the digital economy, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, space technologies, transportation and logistics, civil aviation, law and justice, culture, tourism, sports and youth, scientific and educational cooperation, media, environment and water, agriculture and food security, customs, defence industries and health.

On defence and security, both sides agreed to activate agreements signed in defence cooperation, strengthen security coordination including combating crime, countering extremism and terrorism financing, exchanging expertise and training, and enhancing cooperation in cybersecurity.

On international cooperation, the statement referred to continued coordination in international forums and multilateral institutions and recorded Türkiye’s support for Saudi Arabia’s aspiration to host the G20 summit in 2030. It also referenced the signing of agreements and memorandums of understanding during the visit in fields including energy, justice, space, and research and development and innovation.

On regional and international issues, the statement included a commitment to continued coordination aimed at maintaining international peace and security. On Palestine, it expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, called for unimpeded opening of crossings for humanitarian assistance, and reaffirmed support for an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with international law and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative. It also reaffirmed the role of UNRWA and condemned the demolition of UNRWA buildings in occupied Jerusalem, while noting support for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab-Islamic Contact Group on Gaza.

The statement also covered Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. It reaffirmed support for Yemen’s legitimate government and referenced plans for a comprehensive conference in Riyadh for southern factions. On Somalia, it rejected the declaration of mutual recognition between Israeli occupation authorities and the “Somaliland” region. On Sudan, it rejected any illegitimate parallel entities and referenced the Jeddah Declaration signed on May 11, 2023, while welcoming steps related to border crossings and airports for humanitarian aid delivery. On Syria, it referenced support for a ceasefire and integration agreement announced on January 30, alongside calls for Israel’s withdrawal from occupied Syrian territories. On Russia and Ukraine, it expressed support for a comprehensive negotiated settlement in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter.

At the conclusion of the visit, Erdogan invited King Salman and the Crown Prince to visit Türkiye, and the Crown Prince expressed acceptance of the invitation.