Malatya is a Turkish metropolitan municipality, capital of Malatya Province and a global apricot hub.
Saudi Arabia has expressed sincere condolences to Turkiye following a Sikorsky S-70 helicopter crash in Malatya, which has killed four Turkish personnel. The Saudi Foreign Ministry conveys solidarity with Turkiye’s leadership and people; Turkiye’s defense ministry confirms the fatal crash and ongoing search-and-rescue operations.