Saudi Crown Prince, Erdogan discuss latest regional, international developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Sunday from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the call, the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Turkey and discussed the latest regional and international developments, SPA said.

They also addressed issues of mutual interest and efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability, the agency added.

According to the Turkish presidency, the talks included the situation in Yemen, with Erdogan telling the Crown Prince that Turkey “is ready to contribute to efforts aimed at bringing parties together.”

Erdogan also said Ankara was closely monitoring developments in Yemen and Somalia, stressing that preserving the territorial integrity of both countries is vital for regional stability, according to his office.

The phone call comes a day after Saudi Arabia called for Yemen’s southern factions to attend a dialogue in Riyadh.