Minister Fidan to participate in NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting
Minister Fidan to Attend NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan is set to participate in the upcoming NATO Foreign Ministers meeting, where discussions will focus on important issues regarding European-Atlantic security. According to sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this meeting will mark the first collective consultation among the new US administration and other allies.
The meeting will be divided into four sessions, with the first session including 32 allies. Topics of discussion in this session will cover collective defense, burden sharing between allies, defense expenditures, strengthening defense industry infrastructures, the Russian-Ukraine War, and the future of European security leading up to the NATO summit in June.
Minister Fidan is expected to emphasize Turkey’s strong military capabilities and advanced defense industry infrastructure, highlighting the importance of NATO in maintaining European security. He will stress that Turkey’s security is integral to the future of the region.
The second session of the meeting will involve NATO partners from the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, South Korea, Japan, and New Zealand. Discussions will revolve around joint issues related to security in both regions and exploring further cooperation opportunities.
The third session will focus on the NATO-Ukraine Council, with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas participating. The agenda will include discussions on Ukraine’s urgent needs, the current situation in the Russian-Ukraine war, efforts to end the conflict, and the support of European allies for Ukraine.
In a session organized by EU High Representative Kallas, NATO Foreign Ministers will learn about recent EU initiatives in security and defense. Minister Fidan will highlight Turkey’s role in European security and the importance of full participation of non-EU members in EU defense efforts.
Overall, the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting will provide a platform for discussing key issues related to European-Atlantic security and strengthening cooperation among allies and partners. Minister Fidan’s participation will contribute to Turkey’s continued commitment to European security and the broader efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region.
