The Turkish premier also met with Crown Prince Naif, deputy premier and minister of interior, at the Riyadh Air Base and they discussed regional, international and topics of mutual concern.

As with his talks with the King, security and stability of the region and the recent developments in Middle East also figured in their discussions.

The king hosted a luncheon in honor of the visiting premier and his delegation at the resort.

The banquet was attended by Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Prince Faisal bin Mohammed bin Saud Al-Kabeer, Chief of Intelligence Prince Muqrin, Education Minister Prince Faisal bin Abdullah, Deputy Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah, members of the royal family and senior government officials.

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed recent developments in the region as well as in the international arena.

They also dwelt on the role of the two countries in the midst of the current situation in the region.

King Abdullah also discussed matters of bilateral interests with the visiting premier and explored ways and means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in all prospective fields for the betterment of the peoples of Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

The visiting premier was taken on a tour to the ranch to see its beautiful natural landscape as well to watch the fauna in its natural surroundings.

On arrival at the Riyadh Airbase, the premier was received by Riyadh Gov. Prince Sattam and Riyadh Mayor Prince Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Ayyaf and Turkish Ambassador in the Kingdom Ahmet Muhtar Gun.

Prior to the premier’s arrival to the Kingdom, Turkey’s Hurriyet newspaper, citing officials in Ankara, said Erdogan would tell the Saudi king that Arab countries must take the lead in coordinated international measures against the Syrian government, which faces a deadline this week to comply with an internationally brokered cease-fire.

According to Arshad Hormozlo, senior adviser to Turkish President Abdullah, Saudi Arabia and Turkey need to work jointly for regional security and stability as well as boosting economic and political ties and activation of bilateral agreements.

Earlier speaking to an online newspaper, Ambassador Gun said: “The major issues in the region, particularly those concerning the Syrian question, were on the agenda during the talks with the Turkish premier and King Abdullah.”

“Turkey attaches huge importance to coordination with Saudi Arabia, its most important partner in the region,” he added.

Erdogan reportedly is to discuss with Saudi leadership their next courses of action at the United Nations in light of the Syrian regime’s laxness in withdrawing their forces from cities, Turkish sources said.