Within the context of the activities performed in accordance with the export of Turkish defence industry products and services and the development of bilateral defence industry cooperation, an official visit was conducted to Saudi Arabia between 27-31 May 2007, headed by Minister of National Defence Mr. M. Vecdi GÖNÜL, in which SSM Undersecretary Mr. Murad BAYAR accompanied.  

During the first day of the visit, Turkish delegation, headed by Minister Mr. M. Vecdi GÖNÜL, had official talks with the delegation of the Deputy of the King and Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia. Later the same day, the official delegation headed by Mr. Undersecretary conducted a meeting with Saudi Deputy Defence Minister, Chief of General Staff and high level officials.

The defence industry delegation, composed of high level company representatives headed by Mr. Undersecretary visited Saudi Chief of Naval, Land, Air Defence and Deputy Chief of Air Force and a civilian defence industry delegation respectively.

During the talks, delegations discussed the issues concerning the export of Turkish defence industry products to Saudi Arabia and bilateral defence industry cooperation possibilities.