Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made remarks on present developments throughout a stay tv broadcast on Tuesday.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM MINISTER FİDAN’S STATEMENTS:
“We have taken the initiative to explore what can be done for peace between Russia and Ukraine. Since day one, we have been making efforts for peace. During the meeting on June 2, we also discussed a potential leaders’ summit with the parties involved. In the Istanbul talks, the sides reached consensus on many issues. We expect another round of talks to take place, as both parties see the benefit of coming together.”
“WE ARE READY FOR A LEADERS’ SUMMIT”
“The prospect of a meeting between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky is highly significant. There is no other figure that all three leaders trust simultaneously besides President Erdoğan. This is not just a war between two countries — it carries the risk of global escalation. From the very beginning, our President has consistently called on both regional leaders and the leaders of the two parties.”
ON SYRIA:
“A great deal of work is needed to rehabilitate Syria in every aspect. In the fight against ISIS, teams composed of members from Jordan, Syria, and Türkiye have established a joint counter-ISIS operations cell. This is truly an important step forward for regional security.”
ON GAZA:
“If uninterrupted humanitarian help can enter Gaza, the tough circumstances confronted by our 2 million brothers and sisters there may very well be eased to some extent. We should do every part in our energy. We are working day and evening on this problem. Pressure have to be utilized to the Netanyahu administration, and a everlasting ceasefire have to be achieved.
In June, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers will meet in Istanbul. The Gaza problem might be our high precedence on the OIC. We have to deal with what extra might be carried out—on the steps we have not taken but. Israel’s genocidal insurance policies are inflicting it to lose its legitimacy.
The United States acts as Israel’s patron. Questions like ‘What are we supporting, why, and whom are we standing with?’ are being requested extra regularly now. Their position has been uncovered.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr