Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Hold Strategic Phone Talks on Rising Regional Tensions
Leaders in Ankara and Riyadh stress cooperation, security and stability amid escalating Middle East challenges
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have engaged in high-level telephone consultations focused on regional tensions and the pursuit of greater diplomatic coordination.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, exchanging perspectives on unfolding developments in the Middle East and underlining the importance of dialogue to reduce friction and advance stability across the region.
The call underscored the robust state of bilateral relations, which include expanding economic ties, increased trade and closer cooperation in energy, cultural and tourism sectors.
The strategic discussions follow a separate phone conversation between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in which both leaders reviewed bilateral relations and broader regional and global developments.
In those talks, Ankara reiterated its readiness to support efforts aimed at conflict resolution in neighbouring states, including Yemen and Somalia, and highlighted concerns over territorial integrity and humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
These diplomatic exchanges occur against a backdrop of heightened regional challenges, including ongoing instability in Yemen and continuing tensions tied to wider Middle East geopolitics.
Both Ankara and Riyadh have sought to balance pragmatic cooperation with their own strategic interests, with Saudi Arabia increasingly positioned as a key regional actor and Türkiye pursuing diversified partnerships in the Gulf.
Analysts say that while differences on specific issues remain, continued dialogue reflects shared recognition of the need for engagement to manage crises and foster an environment conducive to peace and security across the wider region.