RIYADH: As part of an official visit to Turkiye, Saudi Arabia’s minister of defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, on Wednesday met in Istanbul with the president of the nation’s Defense Industry Agency, Haluk Gorgun, and the heads of leading Turkish companies. They reviewed opportunities for cooperation in the military and defense sectors, in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan for national development and diversification, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In addition, the prince witnessed the signing of several agreements between Saudi and Turkish companies. He also also visited the offices of Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, and Turkish defense company Baykar in Istanbul.  Additionally, I met with President of the SSB, Dr. Haluk Görgün, and CEOs of major industrial companies to discuss opportunities for defense cooperation in line with Saudi Vision 2030. We also witnessed the signing of several MoUs between Saudi companies and Turkish companies. pic.twitter.com/LXN9ot8Xc6 — Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) July 3, 2024 In a message posted on social media platform X, he said: “During my visit to Turkiye, I had the opportunity to see the capabilities of several leading companies in the space and defense industries. I explored their innovative technological projects and latest products, as well as their future plans and strategies.” Prince Khalid’s visit to Turkiye began on Tuesday, when he met in Ankara with representatives of the Turkish defense company Aselsan, who briefed him on its projects and latest products and services. The minister was accompanied by the chief of the general staff, Lt. Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili; the assistant minister of defense, Talal Al-Otaibi; the assistant minister of defense for executive affairs, Khalid Al-Bayari; and the Saudi ambassador to Turkiye, Fahad Abualnasr.