Number of tourists visiting Turkey has reached 25 million in 2009. This figure is expected to continue its upward trend in 2010.

You can find comprehensive information on major tourism destinations in Turkey in our web pages.

Turkish economy has been developing rapidly in the recent years. With its foreign trade volume reaching almost 300 billion Dollars, Turkey has become an important regional economic power as well as an attractive market for foreign investors.

The first Turkish diplomatic mission to Saudi Arabia was established in 1926 in Jeddah, which was also accredited to the Republic of Yemen and Sultanate of Oman.

Initially serving under the name of "Political Representation", the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey moved to the new capital, Riyadh, in 1985 along with the other diplomatic missions.

Turkish Embassy has been serving at its current chancellery in Riyadh since 1990.

The consular services throughout Saudi Arabia are being covered by the Embassy in Riyadh and the Turkish Consulate General in Jeddah.

With our best wishes,
Turkish Embassy, Riyadh