Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Summary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Saudi Arabia for a one-day working trip amid ongoing regional tensions. He met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss closer cooperation, including a possible three-way defense agreement involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.Key Facts
- This was Erdogan’s second visit to Saudi Arabia in 2026.
- The visit came after the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, which has increased regional tensions.
- Erdogan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- The leaders are expected to discuss maritime security, defense cooperation, and the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
- Reports suggest the three countries might sign a new joint defense pact, expanding an existing Saudi-Pakistan agreement.
- Saudi Arabia recently launched a multinational maritime security initiative in the Red Sea area, supported by Turkey and Pakistan.
- The region faces ongoing attacks linked to the war on Iran, including missile and drone strikes by Iran on US and Gulf state bases.
- Saudi Arabia is also experiencing increased tensions with Yemen’s Houthi group, which targets Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
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