Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has approved a trip by Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman next week as the two countries are improving the relations marred over brutal murder of Saudi dissent journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Speaking to journalists on the presidential plane returning from Saudi Arabia, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkiye and Saudi Arabia are determined to continue this effort for the common interests and stability of the region.