SaudiUpdated November 5
Saudi-Turkish ministers discuss security cooperation.
Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz met Türkiye’s Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci in Ankara on November 5, 2026, and held formal talks, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Abdulaziz stressed the importance of continuing to strengthen the existing security cooperation between the two countries. The discussions covered security coordination, confronting terrorist and extremist groups, and combating cross-border crime, including drug smuggling and promotion. The agency also cited the Makkah joint defence agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, as reflecting the depth of relations and strategic convergence. The agreement provided context for the bilateral ties discussed at the meeting.
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