Ankara, November 05 (QNA) - Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci met on Thursday with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, currently visiting Ankara, to discuss ways to strengthen security cooperation and coordination in areas of mutual interest. The talks addressed intensifying efforts to counter extremist groups and combat transnational crime, including drug trafficking and distribution.
During the meeting, the Saudi Interior Minister emphasized that Makkah Agreement for Joint Defense, signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, reflects the depth of relationship between the Kingdom and Turkiye, as well as the alignment of their interests and strategic orientations within current geopolitical landscape, noting that the agreement represents a significant step embodying the wisdom of both nations' leaderships in addressing regional crises. (QNA)