Saudi Arabia–Turkey relations

Saudi Arabian–Turkish relations

Saudi Arabia
Turkey

Saudi Arabian–Turkish relations refer to the current and historical relationship between Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The countries enjoy a friendly economic relationship.[1] The former has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate–general in Istanbul; while the latter has an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate–general in Jeddah. Both countries are full members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

According to a 2013 Pew global opinion poll, Turks hold the most negative view of Saudi Arabia out of any surveyed Muslim country, with 26% expressing a favourable view and 53% expressing an unfavourable view.[2]

History

The Ottoman Empire controlled the Hejaz region of modern Saudi Arabia, for nearly 400 years along with other provinces in the region.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Saudi Arabia/Turkey: Turkish Trade Minister commends Saudi-Turkish relations International Islamic News Agency, 8 February 2010
  2. ↑ Saudi Arabia’s Image Falters among Middle East Neighbors Pew Research Global Attitudes Project

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