G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting Concludes in South Africa

south africa - The G20 Foreign Ministers' First Meeting hosted by South Africa has ended with discussions on various international and regional issues.

Key Details from the Meeting

The G20 Foreign Ministers' First Meeting, attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, took place in Johannesburg. Discussions focused on international and regional issues including Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and the Russia-Ukraine War.

Highlights and Controversies

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's absence, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's criticism of Russia, and the walkout of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov were some of the notable events. The meeting, except for the opening session, was closed to the press. Reports suggested that some countries did not want to be photographed with Lavrov, but the host country cited time constraints for not taking a group photo.

Minister Fidan's Bilateral Meetings

Minister Fidan held bilateral meetings with counterparts from South Africa, China, Russia, Japan, Spain, Canada, Algeria, and Singapore. He also participated in the 27th Foreign Ministers' Meeting of MIKTA countries.

Turkey's Engagement in G20

Turkey considers the G20 an important platform for global economic cooperation and coordination. During its presidency in 2015, Turkey brought political issues to the G20 agenda, emphasizing the interconnection of global economy and political matters.