His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Turkey at the Royal Court in Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh yesterday evening.

An official reception ceremony was held.
The Crown Prince and the President of the Republic of Turkey held an official discussion session.
The Crown Prince welcomed the President of the Republic of Turkey to the Kingdom, while Erdoğan expressed his happiness with this visit and his meeting with the Crown Prince.

The prospects for bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries were reviewed, along with areas of cooperation and promising opportunities for their development in various fields, in addition to discussing developments of events in the region and the world and the efforts being made towards them.

The discussion session was attended by: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy; Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet Member; Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sport; Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Minister of the National Guard; Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense; Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture; Minister of State and Cabinet Member, National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban; Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi; Minister of Finance Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan; Minister of Investment Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih; Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser; and the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Turkey, Fahd bin Asaad Abu Al-Nasr.

Attending from the Turkish side were: Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Hakan Fidan; Minister of Family and Social Services Ms. Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş; Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Mr. Alparslan Bayraktar; Minister of Youth and Sports Mr. Osman Aşkın Bak; Minister of Treasury and Finance Mr. Mehmet Şimşek; Minister of National Defense Mr. Yaşar Güler; Minister of Health Mr. Kemal Memişoğlu; Minister of Industry and Technology Mr. Mehmet Fatih Kacır; Minister of Trade Mr. Ömer Bolat; Deputy Chairman of the Justice and Development Party Mr. Efkan Ala; Member of Parliament Mr. İsmet Büyükkatman; Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Kingdom Mr. Emrullah İşler; Head of the National Intelligence Organization Mr. İbrahim Kalın; Head of Defense Industries Mr. Haluk Görgün; Presidential Communications Director Mr. Burhanettin Duran; Director of the Presidential Office Mr. Hasan Doğan; and Chief Presidential Advisor Mr. Akif Çağatay Kılıç.

Al-Yamamah Palace

Al-Yamamah Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the King of Saudi Arabia, located in the capital city of Riyadh. Its name, meaning “Dove’s Neck,” is derived from the historical region of central Arabia. The palace complex, which has been expanded over the decades, serves as the primary venue for hosting state guests and conducting official royal ceremonies.

Royal Court

The Royal Court refers to the official residence and administrative center of a monarch, historically serving as the heart of political power, cultural patronage, and courtly life. Famous examples, like the Court of Versailles in France, were often established to centralize authority and showcase royal grandeur. Over centuries, many evolved from seats of absolute governance into ceremonial institutions as constitutional monarchies developed.

Riyadh

Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, historically a walled oasis town and the ancestral home of the Al Saud dynasty. It transformed from a modest desert settlement into a modern metropolis following the discovery of oil in the 20th century. Today, it serves as the nation’s political, financial, and administrative center, blending contemporary skyscrapers with historic sites like the Masmak Fortress.

Kingdom

“Kingdom” is too broad a term for a specific place or cultural site, as it could refer to a historical realm (like the Kingdom of France), a modern theme park (like Disney’s Magic Kingdom), or even a metaphorical concept. For a meaningful summary, please specify a particular kingdom, such as the **Kingdom of Saudi Arabia**, the **United Kingdom**, or the **Ancient Kingdom of Silla**.

For example, a brief summary of the **Kingdom of Saudi Arabia** would be: Founded in 1932 by Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, it unified the tribes of the Arabian Peninsula under a single state. It is a modern nation deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, and its economy has been historically defined by its vast oil reserves.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

The title “Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques” (خادم الحرمين الشريفين) is an honorific used by the King of Saudi Arabia, signifying his role as the protector and servant of Islam’s holiest sites: the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca (which houses the Kaaba) and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. Historically adopted by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1986, it emphasizes the monarchy’s deep religious responsibility and legitimacy, linking the modern Saudi state to its historical role as the guardian of the pilgrimage centers since the empire’s founding in the 18th century.