Turkish scientists Ugur Sahin ve eşi Ozlem Tureci who are developers of world’s first effective COVID-19 vaccine, have been honored with Germany’s Order of Merit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Steinmeier personally presented the Germany’s Order of Merit to Sahin and Tureci at a ceremony which held at the Bellevue Palace today. Prime Minister Angela Merkel and high-level administrators attended the ceremony as well as the German President. “The future belongs to those who recognize the possibilities before they become obvious” said German President using the words of Oscar Wilde.
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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