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Turkey and Saudi Arabia diplomatic and educational relations

Overview

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have expanded bilateral cooperation through new agreements in education and travel. In late October, the two nations signed a memorandum of understanding in Ankara to enhance educational ties. This agreement focuses on teacher and student exchanges, joint research, professional development, and the mutual recognition of educational qualifications. It also includes cooperation in special education, distance learning, and the teaching of Turkish and Arabic.

Following this, a new agreement regarding visa exemptions for diplomatic and special (green) passport holders was established. Effective November 6, this measure allows holders of these passport types to travel between the two countries without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 day period, covering entry, exit, and transit.

Entities

Turkey · Turkish Embassy in Riyadh · Yusuf bin Abdullah Al-Benyan · Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia · Saudi Arabia

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Turkey and Saudi Arabia implement visa waiver for diplomatic passport holders

    Turkey and Saudi Arabia will implement a mutual visa waiver for diplomatic and special passport holders starting November 6, allowing stays of up to 90 days.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign educational cooperation agreement

    Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost educational cooperation, including student exchanges, joint research, and the mutual recognition of academic credentials.

Sources

aksam.com.tr · sondakika.com · yenimesaj.com.tr