Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi King Shah Salman talked at telephone

RIYADH (Monitoring Desk) Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan telephoned Saudi King Salman. A phone conversation took place between Shah Salman and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, according to the details. The G20 conference was addressed by Shah Salman and the Turkish President. The growth and stability of relations was discussed by Shah Salman and Tayyip Erdogan.

It should be remembered that the relations between Saudi Arabia and Turkey have undergone rifts. There are also accounts of local merchants being threatened not to trade with Turkey by Saudi Arabia. At the border, fresh fruit and vegetable trucks from Turkey have also been halted. Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Turkey have escalated, according to the Middle East Eye. The implications of which have started to shape both countries’ commerce and market classes. Saudi Arabia started to pressure its local merchants not to do any business with Turkish firms and not to purchase products manufactured in Turkey.

The Saudi embassy in Turkey warned its residents last year that their passports and money in certain areas of the country could be robbed and looted. A statement from the embassy said that in some areas of Turkey, some Saudi men and women were attacked by unknown persons. The declaration urged Saudi people to stay away from crowded areas and not hesitate to contact the Ankara Saudi Embassy or the Istanbul Consulate in the event of an emergency. Today, however, communications between Shah Salman and Tayyip Erdogan have taken place, after which relations between the two countries are expected to further strengthen.