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Türkiye's top officials to visit Pakistan next week over tensions with ... Get Alerts Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin will visit Islamabad next week to discuss tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Turkish president said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters on his flight returning from Azerbaijan, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said preparations are underway to send containers from Türkiye’s earthquake zone to Gaza, adding that they will provide maximum support. Ensuring the delivery of urgently needed supplies to Gaza is of utmost importance, Erdogan stated, calling it "not merely a matter of aid, but a matter of humanity." Stressing that winds of peace are blowing after Azerbaijan's Karabakh victory, he said Türkiye pursues the normalization process with Armenia in synchronization with Azerbaijan. Regarding the ongoing conflict in Sudan, President Erdogan said Turkey cannot remain a bystander and will continue its diplomatic efforts to ensure peace and security in the country. Erdogan also noted that positive steps were taken regarding the F-35 fighter jets during his recent talks with US President Donald Tr…

Turkish FM heads to Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea security Almost one year later, Türkiye’s top diplomat Hakan Fidan returns to Moscow for a two-day official visit. Fidan was invited by his counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. The visit on June 16-...

Turkey, Russia to continue efforts to strengthen bilateral ties — top diplomat Hakan Fidan also noted that relations between Turkey and Russia are developing based on the goodwill shown by Turkish and Russian Presidents, as well as strong economic cooperation and human ties

Turkey's Foreign Minister Fidan Visits Moscow Ahead of NATO Summit S M L Turkey's Foreign Minister Fidan Visits Moscow Ahead of NATO Summit Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, will visit Moscow for three days of discussions with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, focusing on regional issues such as the Middle East, Black Sea security, and Syria. This visit comes just three weeks before the NATO summit in Ankara, where defense spending commitments will be a key topic, underscoring the complex dynamics of Turkey-Russia relations. Theia Market Signal Identification - AI Assisted Published Jun 16, 2026 DEFENSE Hakan Fidan's visit to Moscow from June 15 to June 17 aligns with the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, scheduled for July 7, where defense spending commitments are critical. The agenda includes discussions on the Middle East, Palestinian issues, Black Sea shipping security, and Syria. Despite the lack of formal discussions on Ukraine, Turkey's role in facilitating talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations indicates the importance of Ankara's diplomatic positioning. Fidan's background as a former intelligence chief enhances his significance in these talks. The visit aims…

Relations between Moscow, Ankara continue strengthening — top Turkish diplomat Hakan Fidan noted that Russia-Turkey top- and high-level meetings, as well as business contacts had regular nature

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black ... ANKARA, June 15 (Reuters) – Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkey’s offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit ​to Moscow this week at which he ‌will also discuss Black Sea shipping safety and the South Caucasus, a diplomatic source said on Monday. The visit on Tuesday and Wednesday comes ahead of Turkey hosting a NATO ‌summit ​on July 7-8, and after ⁠Kyiv asked Ankara in ⁠April to mediate by hosting a leaders’ level meeting. Turkey has maintained cordial ties with Moscow and Kyiv since Russia’s invasion in 2022. The Turkish ​source said Fidan would meet Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov and later meet Russian President Vladimir ⁠Putin. He will warn against further ⁠escalation in the Black Sea and ​repeat Turkey’s proposal of a limited ceasefire on ports ​and energy infrastructure, the source said. In recent ‌months, Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of drone attacks on tankers near Turkey’s northern coast. A Ukrainian official said that Kyiv would welcome an ⁠offer from Turkey to host bilateral talks, which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed several times. Kyiv’s am…

Top Turkish diplomat to confirm his country’s readiness to host Moscow-Kiev talks — source Hakan Fidan will point out that the growing tensions in the Black Sea present a threat to regional and global peace and that recent events create multidimensional risks

Erdogan regularly holds consultations with Putin on regional issues — Fidan Because look at our region, at the ongoing conflict in the Black Sea basin, which is important to us. The Caucasus is important to us, Central Asia and the Middle East, said Turkish Foreign Minister

Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan to map out next steps in bilateral ties Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host his Kyrgyz counterpart, Jeenbek Kulubayev, in Ankara on July 1 for the seventh meeting of a strategic planning group, with the two sides set to discuss expandingties, regional developments and preparations for upcoming high-level visits. According to the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Fidan and Kulubayev will hold one-on-one and delegation-level meetings covering political relations, trade, investment, energy, transportation, defense industries, education and cultural cooperation. The ministers are also expected to review preparations for planned high-level visits and summits while discussing steps toward achieving the shared target of increasing annual bilateral trade to $5 billion, a goal set by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kyrgyz leader Sadyr Japarov. The talks will emphasize strengthening cooperation through multilateral platforms, particularly the Organization of Turkic States, and reaffirm the importance of developing connectivity and logistics infrastructure, including the Trans-Caspian East-West Middle Corridor. The ministers are also expected to exchange views on region…

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea <p>ANKARA, June 15 (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkey's offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea shipping safety and the South Caucasus, a diplomatic source said on Monday.</p><p>The visit on Tuesday and Wednesday comes ahead of Turkey hosting a NATO summit on July 7-8, and after Kyiv asked Ankara in April to mediate by hosting a leaders' level meeting. Turkey has maintained cordial ties with Moscow and Kyiv since Russia's invasion in 2022.</p>

Turkish officials to mediate Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions in Islamabad ... Türkiye's top security and diplomatic officials will travel to Pakistan next week to address escalating tensions between Islamabad and Afghanistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Sunday. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin will meet with Pakistani counterparts as part of a joint mediation effort with Qatar aimed at de-escalating the conflict between the two neighboring nations. "Our goal is to put in place measures and mechanisms that will make the ceasefire sustainable and to permanently end terrorist incidents in the region," Erdogan told reporters aboard his return flight from Azerbaijan. The Turkish president said Ankara has been urging both sides to exercise restraint while expressing hope for a permanent ceasefire and lasting peace in the region. Separately, Erdogan disclosed that Türkiye is preparing to dispatch shipping containers from its earthquake-affected regions to Gaza, emphasizing maximum support for the besieged territory. "Ensuring the delivery of urgently needed supplies to Gaza is of utmost importance," Erdogan s…

Türkiye's top diplomat heads to NATO talks in Sweden ahead of Ankara ... Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in the Swedish city of Helsingborg on May 21-22, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said on Wednesday. The meeting is expected to focus on preparations for the NATO summit to be hosted by Türkiye in Ankara on July 7-8, as well as alliance unity, transatlantic cooperation, strengthening defence industry production capacity, continued support for Ukraine and converting rising defence spending into military capabilities. Ministers are also expected to discuss developments related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, including their implications for Euro-Atlantic security and the broader global security environment. NATO’s southern flank policies and recent developments affecting Euro-Atlantic security, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war, are also expected to be on the agenda. The meeting will begin on May 21 with an informal working dinner of the NATO-Ukraine Council attended by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. During the dinner, Fidan is expected to reaffirm Türkiye’s s…

FM Fidan meets top EU diplomat, delegation in Ankara Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met the European Union's top diplomat as well as the bloc's commissioners for enlargement and for home affairs and migration on Tuesday, Turk...

Turkey's Diplomatic Dance: Bridging Moscow and Kyiv Turkey's Diplomatic Dance: Bridging Moscow and Kyiv Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan of Turkey plans to propose hosting discussions between Russia and Ukraine during his visit to Moscow. This trip also includes talks about Black Sea shipping safety and developments in the South Caucasus. Turkey aims to foster peace amid increasing tensions. Devdiscourse News Desk | Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Will Repeat Turkeys Offer To Host Talks Between Russia And Ukraine On A Visit To Moscow This Week At Which He Will Also Discuss Black Sea Shipping Safety And The South Caucasus | Updated: 15-06-2026 15:31 IST | Created: 15-06-2026 15:31 IST SHARE In an effort to ease tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will offer to host peace talks during his visit to Moscow this week. Discussions will also focus on Black Sea shipping safety and the South Caucasus. Fidan's visit comes ahead of a NATO summit and responds to Kyiv's April request for Turkey to mediate at the leaders' level. Turkey has navigated its relationship with both Moscow and Kyiv since Russia's 2022 invasion. Ahead of meeting with Russian officials, i…

Turkish FM to renew offer to host Russia-Ukraine talks during Moscow ... Diplomacy Headline Turkish FM to renew offer to host Russia-Ukraine talks during Moscow visit: report By Turkish Minute June 15, 2026 23 Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram Pinterest Email Print Copy URL Members of Turkish delegation, (from 2nd L) Chief of Turkish General Staff General Metin Gürak, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, head of Turkish Intelligence İbrahim Kalın, Turkish ambassador of Russian Mehmet Samsar, attend the second meeting with Russia and Ukraine delegations at the Çırağan Palace, in İstanbul, on June 2, 2025 shows Ukrainian and Russian delegations have begun a second round of peace talks in İstanbul, where they are set to exchange plans for how they want to end the three-year war. (Photo by Adem ALTAN / AFP) Must read Pro-Kurdish party plans rallies in 4 cities demanding jailed PKK founder’s release June 9, 2026 Turkey’s automotive exports fell 17 percent in May June 9, 2026 Turkey detains 23 public figures in expanding narcotics investigation June 11, 2026 Turkey orders detention of 78 people over alleged links to Gülen movement June 9, 2026 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fida…

Black Sea security, ties on agenda as Turkish FM visits Bulgaria Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will pay an official visit to neighboring Bulgaria on June 11 for talks expected to focus on expanding cooperation in strategic sectors, regional secur...

Turkey’s Fidan heads to Moscow as S-400 sanctions issue returns to fore The visit comes weeks before Turkey hosts NATO leaders, on the sidelines of which Ankara hopes to reach a deal with Washington over CAATSA sanctions over its purchase of Russian S-400s.

Turkish FM urges sides to avoid attacks in the Black Sea Speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed concern over escalation of Russ...

Turkish FM's Moscow visit to include talks on South Caucasus - Reuters Türkiye 15:05, 15 June 2026 Turkish FM’s Moscow visit to include talks on South Caucasus – Reuters 2 minute read Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during an upcoming visit to Russia, will discuss developments in the South Caucasus, among other international topics, Reuters reported citing a diplomatic source. The South Caucasus will be discussed after Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan won elections this month, and as Yerevan works with Azerbaijan on a peace deal that may speed up Türkiye’s normalisation with Armenia, according to Reuters. Also, Fidan will repeat Türkiye’s offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on the visit to Moscow this week, at which he will also discuss Black Sea shipping safety. The visit on Tuesday and Wednesday comes ahead of Türkiye hosting a NATO summit on July 7–8, and after Kyiv asked Ankara in April to mediate by hosting a leaders’ level meeting. The Turkish source said Fidan would meet Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov and later meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. He will warn against further escalation in the Black Sea and repeat Türkiye’s proposal of a limited…

Top Russian, Turkish diplomats to discuss Middle East, Black Sea region, South Caucasus According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Sergey Lavrov and Hakan Fidan are also expected to discuss the development of Russian-Turkish relations in various spheres