First Contact Following Postponement of President Erdoğan’s Visit to the USA
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan Engages in Discussions on Recognizing Palestine as a State
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan recently participated in a meeting of the contact group organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League on Gaza. The meeting, which took place in Riyadh, focused on potential steps to recognize Palestine as a state and the pressure that could be exerted against Israel and its supporters.
In addition to his involvement in the contact group meeting, Minister Fidan conducted various multilateral and bilateral discussions while in Riyadh. It has been noted that his official talks will continue throughout the day.
Furthermore, Minister Fidan is scheduled to have a one-on-one meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken today. This meeting holds particular significance as it marks the first interaction with the United States following President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s decision to postpone his visit to the country.
The discussions and engagements led by Minister Fidan underscore the ongoing efforts to address the situation in Gaza and advance the recognition of Palestine as a state. Stay tuned for updates on the outcomes of these meetings and their potential impact on the region.
