Turkey plays constructive role at G20 foreign ministers' meeting: Fidan
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Ankara offered practical proposals to address global crises and strengthen international cooperation at a G20 meeting in Atlanta, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported.
At a G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey presented practical proposals to tackle global crises and strengthen international cooperation, the Turkish state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported on Saturday.
Fidan described the meeting as particularly timely given the growing number of global crises, including energy disruptions and pressure on international supply chains.
The discussions focused on global crises, energy security, and supply chain disruptions, with Fidan highlighting growing bottlenecks in key waterways that are seriously affecting global trade and supply networks.
Fidan acknowledged that discussions involving Russia and countries supporting Ukraine can be challenging, but stressed that they are necessary to explore potential solutions.
He emphasized that Turkey seeks to make meaningful contributions rather than simply taking a different position from other countries, prioritizing a constructive and problem-solving approach.
Fidan also mentioned that he held bilateral meetings with representatives from over half of the participating countries, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and discussed both global challenges and regional developments.
The minister credited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's leadership and Turkey's diplomatic engagement with strengthening the country's international standing.
Fidan said several urgent issues remain at the forefront of international discussions, including the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran, and stressed that countries are closely watching the negotiations to prevent another military confrontation.
