Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, visiting Hungary at the invitation of his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto, started his diplomatic trip by paying respects at the Galician Front Turkish Cemetery in Budapest. He expressed his profound respect for the Turkish soldiers who fought in one of World War I’s most challenging fronts and remembered the nation’s heroes, including the founder of the Turkish Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, on the Republic’s 100th anniversary. During his visit, Fidan is expected to engage in discussions on bilateral relations, Türkiye-EU relations, and current global and regional developments.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.
Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.
Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.
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