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Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said that cooperation between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia regarding the Syrian file has entered into force in several areas, noting that coordination between Ankara and Riyadh includes discussions on lifting sanctions and supporting investments in vital infrastructure projects inside Syria.
Yılmaz stressed that Syria’s stability is directly linked to Türkiye’s security and stability, pointing out that any positive developments in the Syrian situation would have repercussions across the region as a whole.
In statements to CNN Türk, the Turkish Vice President explained that the growing cooperation between his country and Saudi Arabia on regional and economic issues could bring “very positive impacts” for both Syria and Iraq, amid increasing coordination between the two countries on matters of mutual interest.
Yılmaz noted that Turkish-Saudi relations are witnessing progress in several fields, with a growing focus on economic and development issues. He explained that cooperation on Syria comes within this framework, particularly regarding improving economic conditions and supporting basic infrastructure projects.
The Turkish statements come at a time when regional countries are moving toward strengthening cooperation over Syria’s future, amid economic challenges and extensive reconstruction needs that require major investments and funding, alongside efforts to create a more stable regional environment.
In a related context, Yılmaz also referred to the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement” signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan last Friday, confirming that the agreement does not target Iran or any other country.
He said the agreement aims to enhance deterrence capabilities and support peace and stability at both regional and international levels, stressing that defense cooperation among the three countries is intended to strengthen security and stability rather than target any specific party.
The agreement, along with the growing Turkish-Saudi coordination on Syria, reflects a trend toward expanding cooperation between Ankara and Riyadh to include security, economy, investment, and regional issues, at a time when there is an increasing need for joint regional arrangements to address Syria, Iraq, and broader regional security challenges.
