Türkiye's Erdogan departs for Saudi Arabia to meet crown prince, Pakistani PM
10:41, 07/08/2026, FridayU: Update: 10:47, 07/08/2026, Friday
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departs for Saudi Arabia on a one-day working visit from Ankara, Turkiye, on August 7, 2026.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed for Saudi Arabia on Friday for a one-day working visit during which he is scheduled to hold talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to the presidential Communications Directorate.
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed for Saudi Arabia on Friday for a one-day working visit to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to the Communications Directorate.
Regional talks in Riyadh
The Turkish leader will discuss bilateral issues with the Saudi crown prince during the Friday meetings. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also join the consultations in Riyadh, marking a trilateral engagement.
Trip announcement
Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced the visit late Thursday on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal. No further details regarding the meeting agenda have been provided by officials.
The one-day itinerary reflects tight diplomatic scheduling, with the delegation expected to return to Türkiye on Friday evening.
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