At the Non-Aligned Movement meeting during the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, Bosnian Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic condemned the violence in Gaza, drawing comparisons to the 1992-95 war in Bosnia. He highlighted that over 41,000 people, mostly women and children, have been killed and urged global powers to halt the massacres. Konakovic referenced the Srebrenica genocide, stressing that human rights and international laws must be universally upheld, warning against repeating past mistakes. He emphasized that schools, hospitals, and civilian spaces should never be military targets.
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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