Saudi and Turkish Interior Ministers Affirm Importance of Continuing to Strengthen Security Cooperation
Saudi Interior Minister Abdulaziz bin Saud and his Turkish counterpart Mustafa Çiftçi affirmed the importance of continuing to strengthen security cooperation between the two countries in areas of common interest, developing partnership frameworks, and coordinating efforts on security issues.
This came during a meeting between the two ministers on Thursday in the Turkish capital, Ankara, where they held a formal discussion session. Bin Saud stated that the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasize the importance of continuing to strengthen the existing security cooperation between the two countries.
The Saudi minister emphasized that the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, signed between his country, Turkey, and Pakistan, reflects the depth of relations between the Kingdom and Turkey, the convergence of interests and strategic orientations in the current geopolitical environment, and represents an important step that embodies the wisdom of the two countries' leadership in facing crises.
During the session, they discussed ways to enhance security cooperation and coordination in areas of common interest, and to redouble efforts to confront terrorist and extremist groups and combat transnational crimes, including drug smuggling and trafficking, in light of the challenges facing the region and the world, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Source: Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
