Hakan Fidan
Foreign Minister of Turkey.
Notable Quotes
"I will reiterate Turkey's offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine."View Story →
"Ankara’s protest over a ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace."View Story →
"We warn all parties to refrain from actions that would lead to further escalation of conflict in the region."View Story →
"any steps that could lead to the spread of conflict should be avoided"View Story →
"Turkey is ready to host the next round of Russia-Ukraine talks."View Story →
"Turkiye would have 'no problem' with participating in mine-clearing operations under those conditions."View Story →
"Fidan also said he believed issues related to Iran’s nuclear program could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan."View Story →
"Turkey would have 'no problem' with participating in mine‑clearing operations under those conditions."View Story →
"Fidan cautioned that Turkey would reassess its position if any future technical coalition of countries became a party to renewed conflict."View Story →
"Turkey would have 'no problem' participating."View Story →
"Turkey would have 'no problem' with participating in mine‑clearing operations under those conditions."View Story →
"He believed issues related to Iran's nuclear programme could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan."View Story →
"Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States."View Story →
"Clearing mines is a basic humanitarian issue that serves everyone and would not be about taking sides in a war, so after an agreement we could look positively at such an effort."View Story →
"Turkey may consider the possibility of participating in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz after a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States."View Story →
"Turkey viewed such efforts positively in principle as a humanitarian duty."View Story →
"Turkey would have 'no problem' with participating in mine-clearing operations under those conditions."View Story →
"I believe issues related to Iran’s nuclear programme could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan."View Story →
"Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States."View Story →
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