Saudi Arabia, Turkey Sign Diplomatic Visa Waiver

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and special passports on Wednesday in Ankara, marking a step to ease official travel and bolster bilateral ties.

The pact was inked by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council, which the two ministers co-chaired. The agreement eliminates visa requirements for these passport holders, streamlining procedures and facilitating quicker exchanges between the countries.

Earlier that day, Prince Faisal met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex to discuss bilateral relations and avenues for enhanced cooperation to advance mutual interests and regional security. The gathering included Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji, Ambassador to Türkiye Fahad Abualnasr, and other officials.

During the council session, the ministers reviewed progress in ties and emphasized institutionalizing cooperation through the framework to ensure sustainable development. They highlighted leveraging combined resources for shared...