Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has provided insights on the upcoming NATO Summit and the broader regional agenda.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, Fidan discussed these developments in an interview with "The New York Times".
The Minister stated that the personal relationship between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump could contribute to resolving existing disagreements within NATO. Fidan emphasized that these ties are significant not only for Ankara and Washington but for the interests of the entire alliance.
Despite US President Donald Trump's historically critical stance on the alliance, Fidan expressed confidence that the technical discussions scheduled during the Ankara summit would proceed without complications.
Addressing European security, Fidan reiterated that NATO plays a vital role in the continent's defense. He noted that increased defense cooperation within the European Union should complement, rather than contradict, obligations to NATO.
Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Minister reaffirmed Turkey's readiness to mediate, though he expressed caution regarding the immediate prospects for peace talks. He also touched upon the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, noting that while both sides have shown political will, issues such as the nuclear program and sanctions remain central to future negotiations.
