Fidan, Tajani discuss regional issues in Istanbul
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Istanbul, discussing regional developments and diplomatic cooperation.
According to a statement shared by Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry, Fidan and Tajani met in Istanbul as part of diplomatic contacts held on the sidelines of the R4+E3 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
Regional crises on agenda
The meeting took place during a broader diplomatic gathering bringing together Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Italy to discuss major international and regional crises.
The R4+E3 format focused on issues including the situation in Palestine, developments in Yemen, security in the Strait of Hormuz and efforts to address the Russia-Ukraine war.
Fidan and Tajani are expected to have exchanged views on regional stability, diplomatic initiatives and opportunities for cooperation between Türkiye and Italy.(ILKHA)
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