During the 44th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Doha, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani strongly criticized Israel in his opening address, labeling the events in Gaza as a genocide. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on his visit to Qatar, joins the summit attended by Gulf leaders. Al Thani’s speech condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, emphasizing the violation of moral and human values by Israeli forces and urging the international community to act against these atrocities. He praised the Palestinian resilience and called for a lasting ceasefire amidst this turmoil.
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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