By HAN News Desk
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, saying Ankara is seeking to take new steps to further strengthen cooperation between Turkey and Saudi Arabia, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency.
During the call, Erdogan emphasized that preserving the territorial unity and sovereignty of Somalia and Yemen is critical to regional stability, underscoring Turkey’s position on ongoing conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
Erdogan also told the Saudi crown prince that Turkey is ready to contribute actively to efforts aimed at bringing rival parties in Yemen closer together, saying dialogue and diplomacy remain essential to achieving a lasting political settlement to the conflict.
The two leaders discussed broader regional developments, including security challenges in the Middle East and Red Sea region, as well as ways to enhance political, economic and security cooperation between Ankara and Riyadh, the statement said.
Turkey and Saudi Arabia have moved in recent years to repair relations after a period of tension, expanding cooperation in trade, investment and regional diplomacy. Analysts say Ankara’s renewed engagement on Yemen reflects its growing diplomatic role in regional conflict mediation.
Yemen has been embroiled in a devastating war since 2014, with repeated international efforts to broker peace facing setbacks. Somalia, meanwhile, continues to struggle with insecurity and political challenges amid efforts to strengthen federal institutions and stabilize the country.
Saudi officials did not immediately release a separate statement detailing the call.
