Türkiye and Saudi Arabia pressured the significance of accelerating the tempo of cooperation within the business and funding sectors, in accordance with a joint assertion issued by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate on Wednesday.
The assertion follows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan‘s go to to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as a part of a three-day Gulf tour geared toward strengthening ties.
The two sides “stressed the importance of increasing the pace of cooperation in the commercial and investment sectors, and their keenness to support opportunities for economic integration in a number of targeted sectors,” mentioned the assertion.
Erdoğan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah the place they held “an official session of talks.”
During the assembly, “views were exchanged on the overall current regional and international situation,” the assertion learn.
TRADE, ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE
“The two sides stressed the importance of completing the procedures for activating the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council” which was established in 2016.
They agreed to help focused sectors together with infrastructure, building, engineering, protection and metallurgical business, environmental and heritage tourism, and renewable power.
“They also stressed the importance of the role played by the private sector in strengthening economic relations in order to reach higher and broader levels,” it added.
Both events emphasised the importance of making certain stability within the international power markets.
Türkiye expressed its appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s efforts in supporting the stability of worldwide oil markets.
“The two sides stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation in a number of energy fields, including the supply of petroleum, petroleum derivatives and petrochemicals,” it added.
Regarding issues associated to local weather change, each side emphasised the importance of upholding the rules outlined within the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement.
Türkiye conveyed its backing for Saudi Arabia’s efforts in addressing local weather change challenges.
Both sides positioned vital emphasis on activating and reinforcing joint cooperation in transportation and numerous logistics providers, in addition to growing the variety of flights between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
“Regarding defense and security field, the two sides expressed their determination to enhance cooperation and coordination in the fields of defense and military industries, and to activate the agreements signed between them in these fields in a way that serves and achieves the common interests of the two countries and contributes to achieving security and peace in the region and the world,” the assertion mentioned.
The two sides additionally conveyed their need to encourage universities in each nations to foster direct and strong connections with one another.
INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL ISSUES
The leaders additionally renewed their condemnation and denunciation of the deliberate abuses of the Holy Quran, it added.
Both sides emphasised the crucial significance of offering full backing to the UN and regional efforts in reaching a complete political decision to the Yemeni disaster.
“The Turkish side praised the Kingdom’s efforts and numerous initiatives aimed at encouraging dialogue and reconciliation between the Yemeni parties, and its role in providing and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to all regions of Yemen.”
Türkiye additionally welcomed the reestablishment of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, hoping that “this step would contribute to strengthening security and stability in the region, in a way that preserves the sovereignty of States and non-interference in their internal affairs.”
During the assembly, each side deliberated on the progress within the Palestinian challenge.
They collectively denounced the continued Israeli aggressions and provocations within the occupied Palestinian territories.
They additionally underscored the significance of stepping up endeavors to realize an all-encompassing peace and an equitable decision of the Palestinian trigger, primarily based on the Arab Peace Initiative and related worldwide legitimacy resolutions.
“On the situation in Sudan, the two sides stressed the importance of the commitment by the parties to the conflict for a permanent ceasefire, building on Jeddah Declaration (commitment to protect civilians in Sudan), which was signed on May 11, 2023, as well as other regional initiatives,” it added.
On the Ukraine warfare, the 2 sides emphasised the significance of concluding the warfare through negotiations and primarily based on worldwide regulation.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
