Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that restrictions on defense industry cooperation within NATO weaken the alliance's effectiveness and response capabilities. Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, he emphasized the need for a stronger European contribution and inclusive defense initiatives, calling current constraints "strategic liabilities."
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the US and Iran have 60 days to resolve difficult issues, including technical aspects of the nuclear program and sanctions. He noted that Israel may attempt to derail the negotiations, which have begun with initial contacts and technical groups formed.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Turkey has confirmed its interest in not only hosting but also actively participating in negotiations regarding Ukraine. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed this with Russian officials, including President Putin, leveraging his past experience as head of Turkey's intelligence service.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. Fidan, in Russia for two days, also held talks with Sergey Lavrov and Sergey Shoigu, discussing Ukraine and Turkey's readiness to host further Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the international community must unite to prevent Israel from disrupting US-Iran agreements, calling them a crucial diplomatic milestone. He warned that Israel might sabotage these talks and expressed hope for their swift completion.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Moscow to discuss bilateral relations, international agenda items including the Middle East, Black Sea, South Caucasus, and Central Asia. Fidan also has other meetings scheduled, potentially including President Putin.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Russia on June 16-17, 2026. During his trip to Moscow, he will hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and meet with President Vladimir Putin, according to a Turkish Foreign Ministry source.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, nuclear power, defense, infrastructure, and AI. They also agreed to expand student exchange programs and plan events for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, this week to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues. The meeting aims to review follow-up measures from a previous summit and explore further collaboration.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the US and Iran are committed to ending the armed conflict despite complicated negotiations.
