Turkey and Saudi Arabia Forge New Diplomatic Path with Visa-Free Accord

Turkey and Saudi Arabia plan to sign an agreement to scrap visa requirements for certain citizens, marking an improvement in relations since the 2018 Khashoggi killing. This agreement is part of a broader effort to repair ties between the two nations, featuring discussions on Middle East issues and regional stability.

In a significant step towards reconciling relations, Turkey and Saudi Arabia plan to announce an agreement eliminating visa requirements for specific citizens during a crucial meeting of the Turkey-Saudi Coordination Council in Ankara this week.

The diplomatic meeting, chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, comes in the wake of heightened tensions following the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The latest diplomatic effort marks a substantial shift in both countries' approach, with Turkey emphasizing its commitment to regional stability and discussing broader Middle East issues to avoid new tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.