Erdogan-Crown Salman meeting, what was discussed?

Last Updated on November 15, 2024 5:46 am

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Turkish Presidency’s Communications Directorate confirmed this information. Khabar Daily Sabah.

The meeting was held on Monday (November 11) on the sidelines of the joint summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Khabar Daily Sabah.

The report said that bilateral relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia, regional and global issues were discussed at the meeting.

In addition, President Erdogan highlighted the important role of unity and solidarity among Muslim countries in stopping Israel’s attacks on Palestine and Lebanon.

The press release said that President Erdogan highlighted the importance of the decisions and steps taken by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to stop the Israeli aggression.

A special Arab-Islamic summit began in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday. Where Israel’s ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon was discussed.

On Monday (November 11), Erdogan said at a special conference of the OIC and Arab League in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that “Israel’s continuous attacks on the Gaza Strip and repression in the West Bank prove where the situation is heading.”

The Turkish president alleged that this situation has arisen mainly because Muslim countries have failed to respond appropriately to Israel’s activities.

He said that Muslim countries must take concerted efforts to put pressure on Israel. He also proposed an arms embargo against Israel and a halt to trade with the country.

Erdogan said that Turkey calls Israel’s aggressive actions against the Palestinians, including in Gaza, a “genocide.” He also mentioned that his country has joined South Africa in filing a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.