Hakan Fidan

Canada has no plans to open embassies in Iran or Venezuela, says Foreign Minister Anita Anand.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey held trilateral talks on regional issues and security.

President El-Sisi meets Quadrilateral Group foreign ministers to discuss regional stability.

Trump confirms upcoming Turkey visit

Turkiye and Russia enter new phase as regional dynamics reshape strategic ties

Iran and the US agreed to halt Middle East hostilities with a 60-day nuclear deal deadline, but Israeli airstrikes killed 16 in Lebanon overnight, threatening the fragile ceasefire as regional mediators convene.

Putin hosted a two-day Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan with leaders from eleven Southeast Asian nations, aiming to strengthen strategic partnerships, boost trade and investment, and promote a multipolar world order amid global fragmentation.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan on Wednesday amid ongoing regional security discussions, though officials disclosed no details about the high-level talks' substance or outcomes.

Russia's Ambassador to Turkey stated Russia respects Turkey's NATO membership while emphasizing shared economic and energy interests, as bilateral relations navigate tensions from Russia's Ukraine conflict and Black Sea security concerns.

Iranian President Pezeshkian hailed a US-Iran memorandum as beginning "a new phase" for the Middle East, with global leaders welcoming the deal ending military operations and lifting naval blockades to restore regional stability.

Iran's top diplomat discussed the Iran-US peace deal with counterparts from Turkey, Iraq, and Egypt.

Iran and the United States finalized a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to permanently end their war, halting military operations across all fronts including Lebanon and lifting the US naval blockade, with world leaders from the UN, Turkey, Qatar, Japan, Britain, France, Germany, and Australia welcoming the agreement as a.

Turkey emerges as key player in Gaza ceasefire deal

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits Moscow to discuss Middle East and Ukraine issues with Russian officials.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Greek counterpart, calling for calm in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi consulted Turkey and Saudi Arabia after US military strikes on southern Iran, reaffirming Tehran's sovereignty defense right and warning of broader retaliation against further aggression amid escalating Persian Gulf tensions.

Turkish foreign minister to begin official visit to Bulgaria on Thursday

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments with Turkish and Kyrgyz counterparts.

Germany rejected toll collection schemes in the Strait of Hormuz, demanding free navigation rights, while Turkey warned of potential Israeli sabotage threatening a US-Iran agreement aimed at stabilizing global energy supplies.

R4 foreign ministers met in Cairo to review regional de-escalation efforts and discuss recent developments.

Fidan Meets Russia’s Spy Chiefs: What Was Really Discussed in Moscow?

President Erdoğan met Singapore's Prime Minister Wong in Istanbul to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation in defense, logistics, aviation, maritime, and finance, building on their 2014 strategic partnership and $1.07 billion trade volume.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan proposed a limited ceasefire plan to Russia during June meetings with Putin and Lavrov, focusing on securing Black Sea shipping routes and protecting energy infrastructure while seeking diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict.

Putin hosts Asean leaders to boost business and strategic ties with the regional bloc.

Putin hosted Southeast Asian leaders in Kazan for a two-day summit to expand Russia's strategic partnership and business ties with ASEAN's eleven member nations, marking thirty-five years of relations while promoting a multipolar world order.

Zelenskyy and G7 leaders meet to persuade Trump to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi conducted intensive diplomatic talks with regional and international counterparts following the Iran-US peace agreement announcement, emphasizing Washington's responsibility for implementation while securing international support from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and others for the accord.

President Erdoğan's cabinet convened at Beştepe to discuss US-Iran peace negotiations, NATO Summit preparations in Ankara, counterterrorism progress, and global economic impacts on Turkey's markets.

US mediators signal imminent Iran-US agreement as Trump hints at Sunday signing, while regional tensions escalate with Hezbollah drone strikes on Israel and mounting Lebanese casualties exceeding 3,700 deaths since March.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed US-Iran talks with Qatari and US officials, expressing hope for a swift conclusion.

Iran condemns US military aggression after US strikes on southern Iran following a helicopter crash.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits Bulgaria to discuss energy, defence, and EU cooperation, representing President Erdoğan at the SEECP summit while addressing regional security concerns and bilateral trade relations.

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan stated that expanding natural gas transmission capacity from Türkiye to Bulgaria holds strategic importance for Eastern European energy security, as NATO allies coordinate on infrastructure investments, electricity interconnectors, and regional connectivity projects.

Black Sea security, ties on agenda as Turkish FM visits Bulgaria

Mark Carney spoke with Donald Trump ahead of the upcoming NATO summit.

Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye jointly affirmed that the US-Iran agreement must prioritize Gulf region security and stability, welcoming the Islamabad MoU as a constructive de-escalation step toward lasting regional peace.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Egyptian, Turkish, and US officials to discuss Sudan and Libya.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated on June 19 that Russia seeks to achieve its military objectives in Ukraine through diplomacy while ensuring security along its western border, as Western allies committed four billion dollars in military aid to Ukraine and tensions over potential nuclear escalation persist.

Hakan Fidan: Turkey’s role key to Trump’s NATO summit attendance

Putin hosted Southeast Asian leaders in Kazan to strengthen Russia-ASEAN economic and political ties, marking 35 years of relations and seeking expanded trade, investment, and cooperation amid regional geopolitical complexities.

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan reported that the US and Iran reached a principled understanding on Iran's nuclear program, though technical teams must still resolve how to dilute and verify 400 kilograms of enriched uranium under international supervision.

Türkiye's top diplomat meets Putin, receives honorary doctorate in Moscow visit

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan visits Moscow ahead of NATO summit, seeking to resolve S-400 sanctions dispute with Washington while balancing Turkey's relationships between NATO allies and Russia regarding defense systems and regional stability.

Bangladesh-Turkiye Defense Cooperation Grows to Include Joint Production

Turkey's strategic importance to Europe has surged as global power shifts toward China and Asia, prompting European leaders including Von der Leyen and German officials to reassess relations and seek deeper engagement with Ankara amid shifting geopolitical pressures.

Cantürk Caner: Ankara is telling Moscow: the Black Sea is not Russia’s internal lake - INTERVIEW

Fidan meets US envoy ahead of NATO summit

Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on Iran after Iranian missiles were fired, wounding at least fifteen people and marking the first direct exchange since a ceasefire two months ago, while escalating Middle East tensions amid ongoing Gaza and Lebanon conflicts.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holds consultations with counterparts on Lebanon developments.

Turkey’s career diplomats are partners, not opponents, of Erdoğan, expert says after recent reshuffle