Saudi Arabia, Türkiye agree on visa exemption for diplomatic, special passports
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and special passport holders.
- The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between the two nations.
- Both countries reviewed ways to bolster common interests, promote regional security and stability, and institutionalize cooperation through the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council.
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have taken a significant step towards deepening their bilateral ties with the signing of a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and special passports. This landmark accord, finalized during the third meeting of the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council in Ankara, underscores the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.
The meeting reflected the advanced relations between the two countries and their commitment to strengthening coordination and cooperation across all fields in a manner that serves common interests and meets the aspirations of the leadership and peoples of both countries.
The agreement, which allows for visa-free travel for diplomatic and special passport holders, is expected to facilitate smoother diplomatic exchanges and enhance cooperation across various sectors. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan co-chaired the coordination council meeting, where they reviewed the robust state of bilateral relations and explored avenues for further strengthening cooperation.
Discussions during the meeting focused on serving common interests and promoting security and stability in the region. Both sides expressed a strong commitment to institutionalizing their cooperation within the framework of the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council, established in 2016. This council serves as a vital mechanism for developing and strengthening relations in all dimensions, ensuring sustainable progress and shared prosperity.
They also stressed the need to leverage the capabilities and resources available to both countries to achieve mutual benefits, while commending the role of the council’s secretariat and affiliated committees.
The meeting also highlighted the importance of leveraging the capabilities and resources of both countries to achieve mutual benefits. The two ministers expressed their hope to hold the fourth meeting of the council in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signaling a continued commitment to regular high-level dialogue and collaboration. This visa exemption agreement is a tangible outcome of that commitment, paving the way for closer engagement between Riyadh and Ankara.
The two ministers hoped to hold the fourth meeting of the council in the Kingdom on a date to be agreed upon by both sides.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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