Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Saudi Arabia"s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in a phone call on January 4, 2026. During the conversation, Erdogan expressed his intention to deepen cooperation between Turkey and Saudi Arabia through new initiatives.
Erdogan emphasized the importance of preserving the territorial integrity of Somalia and Yemen for regional stability. He also stated that Ankara is prepared to contribute to efforts aimed at bringing the conflicting parties together in Yemen.
This dialogue occurs amid ongoing regional tensions and conflicts, including the situation in Yemen, where various factions are engaged in a protracted civil war. As previously reported, Turkey has been involved in defense agreements in the region, including plans for the deployment of the Turkish Navy to Somalia.
The conversation between Erdogan and MBS reflects a continued effort to strengthen ties between the two nations, which have historically shared interests in regional stability.
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