During the Hajj season, Ali Erbaş, the President of Religious Affairs, mentioned the Turkish citizens being affected by Saudi Arabia's practices towards those who come to Mecca without a Hajj visa, stating 'We have never complained about any of our citizens in Mecca during the Hajj season.'
The US policy towards Saudi Arabia and Israel is being examined. A detailed analysis of the US relations and policies in the Middle East is being presented.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan attended a meeting in Riyadh where he discussed important issues in the region regarding Palestine. He provided information about Turkey's policy on Palestine.