President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commenced his official visit to Iraq with discussions at the Baghdad Palace. His meeting with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid covered topics such as Türkiye-Iraq relations, the Gaza situation, regional stability, and counterterrorism efforts. President Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye’s expectations regarding the PKK and the need for Iraq to eradicate terrorism. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of stable Baghdad-Kurdistan relations and advocated for the rightful status of the Turkmen community. Erdoğan also addressed the collective responsibility of Muslim nations in addressing the ongoing situation in Gaza.
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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