Saudi king Salman bin Abdulaziz begins visit to Turkey

Ruler and Turkish president have much in common and trip seen as a pivotal moment in relations between the two countriesEven by Saudi Arabia’s extravagant standards, this week’s visit to Turkey by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, seen as a key moment for relations between the two leading Sunni Muslim powers, has set new records for opulence and paranoia.
An advance team of 300 Saudi security officials was sent to Ankara to prepare for the king’s arrival. The Turkish capital has been