Back-to-Back High-Stakes Meetings for Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: Focus on Syria and Gaza
Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, recently arrived in Ankara and met with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan. The meeting between Fidan and Fajon was announced on the ministry’s social media account. This comes after Fidan met with EU Commission Vice President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in Riyadh on the sidelines of a Syria meeting.
In addition to these meetings, Fidan also had a telephone conversation with Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, to discuss the latest developments in Syria and efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. According to sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fidan highlighted the importance of regional countries taking responsibility in directing developments in Syria in the right direction.
During the Syria meeting in Riyadh, Fidan noted the presence of Ahmed al-Shaybani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the new administration in Syria, as a “turning point and a historical moment.” He emphasized the importance of maintaining Syria’s territorial integrity, unity, and sovereignty as fundamental principles guiding their efforts.
Fidan also acknowledged the signs of normalization in Syria and stressed the need for a careful balance between the expectations of the international community and the realities faced by the new administration in Syria. As Turkey, Fidan emphasized that they are ready to support and play a balancing role during this critical period.
The meetings and discussions reflect the ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the situation in Syria and Gaza and work towards peace and stability in the region.
