- Turkish envoy: Turkey and 抖阴短视频 have developed a special friendship all these years based on deep-rooted historical, cultural, economic and social bonds. This relationship has been tested
RIYADH: Turkish Ambassador Erdogan Kok recently hosted a grand reception to mark the 95th anniversary of the foundation of Turkey at his official residence in Riyadh. Prince Faisal bin Bandar, governor of Riyadh, was the chief guest at the celebration, which was attended by several senior Saudi and Turkish officials.
Prince Faisal and Kok marked Turkish National Day by cutting a cake. The national anthems of 抖阴短视频 and Turkey were played amid the unfurling of hand-held nationals flags of the two countries by a group of boys and girls who donned national attire.
Kok said: 鈥淭urkey today is a country with a flourishing democracy, a strong economy and a vibrant society and cultural life.鈥�
鈥淭urkey and 抖阴短视频 have developed a special friendship all these years based on deep-rooted historical, cultural, economic and social bonds. This relationship has been tested over many years but grown stronger each time, and our countries will also overcome the challenges ahead,鈥� said the envoy.
Kok said: 鈥淥ur trade volume has reached $5 billion annually 鈥� while the number of Saudis visiting Turkey continues to increase every year, and has already reached 700,000 this year. Our Saudi sisters and brothers feel at home in Turkey.
鈥淥n the other hand, Turkish people continue to visit 抖阴短视频 to perform their religious duties in the holy places.鈥�
He said that millions of pilgrims perform their religious duties in peace and safety every year. 鈥淲e are grateful to all Saudi authorities for their endless efforts to make the annual Hajj operation safe and successful,鈥� said Kok, adding that Turkey has adopted the presidential system of government this year, which eliminated the shortcomings of bureaucracy and allowed a more flexible, accountable and efficient system of governance.
鈥淲ith this, Turkey is striving to meet its 2023 Centennial Goals, while 抖阴短视频 pursues its 2030 Vision,鈥� said the diplomat. 鈥淲e strongly support 抖阴短视频 in their endeavors for the further development of the country under the wise leadership of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
鈥淭urkey and 抖阴短视频 can help one another in achieving these goals by furthering their economic and social cooperation, and Turkey will always remain a reliable partner and friend,鈥漢e added.