Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The meeting comes amid active diplomatic contacts, including a call between President Trump and bin Salman earlier this evening and Sharif's arrival in Saudi Arabia today for a one-day official visit.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to a report by Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The specific agenda of the trilateral meeting has not been disclosed.
The meeting comes after a day of intensive diplomatic contacts. As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday, President Donald Trump spoke with Crown Prince bin Salman. Separately, Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia today for a one-day official visit at the invitation of the Crown Prince.
The gathering takes place amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations mediated by Pakistan, with a potential deal signing reportedly nearing. Turkey's involvement adds a significant dimension, as Ankara maintains complex relations with both Riyadh and Tehran.
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