Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in the capital Ankara.

The closed-door meeting at the Presidential Complex on Wednesday was also attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran, Chief Presidential Aide Hasan Dogan, and senior foreign policy adviser Akif Cagatay Kilic.

Earlier in the day, the foreign ministers of both countries co-chaired the third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council in Ankara, discussing bilateral relations and regional developments, including Gaza.

In a statement shared on NSosyal, Fidan said the meeting was held with the participation of relevant ministries and institutions from both countries.

Strengthening bilateral relations

He said the sides reviewed committee work in strategic areas such as trade, energy, defence, education, culture, tourism, and transportation, while addressing bilateral ties within an institutional framework.

Fidan also said the talks covered regional issues, particularly the situation in Gaza, and the two countries signed an agreement on the reciprocal exemption of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and special passports.

The Turkish foreign minister thanked his Saudi counterpart and the accompanying delegation for their visit, expressing hope that the agreements reached would bring benefits to both countries.