In a joint press conference with his Romanian counterpart Luminita Odobescu, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on Israel to adhere to the interim injunction decisions of the International Court of Justice and promptly declare a comprehensive ceasefire. Minister Fidan, currently engaged in diplomatic activities in Romania, expressed satisfaction with the productive discussions on bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of mutual trust, strategic partnership, NATO alliance, and Black Sea neighborhood in shaping the ties between the two nations.
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The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other regional leaders. Hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the summit brought together heads of state and government from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
In his speech, President Erdoğan criticized Israel’s regional actions, stating, “We can neither abandon the Palestinian cause nor remain silent as the Netanyahu administration turns our region into a bloodbath.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended recent Iranian military actions under the UN Charter’s right to self-defense. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said, “Currently, Azerbaijan is building new cities and villages on the lands that Armenia turned into ruins, the Great Return program is being implemented.”
Established in 1985 as a continuation of the earlier RCD platform, the ECO aims to boost regional cooperation among its 10 member states. The summit, held every two years, facilitates joint initiatives across sectors such as trade, transport, energy, and health.