Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's Message on Syria and Gaza

johannesburg, south africa - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasizes the importance of peace, economic development, and welfare in fragile regions like Syria and Gaza.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Addresses G20 Meeting

During the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in South Africa, Minister Fidan highlighted the necessity of global cooperation for sustainable peace and development. He stressed the fragile state of peace in regions like Syria and Gaza, underlining the significance of economic initiatives for lasting stability. Fidan called for enhanced global governance, increased participation of developing economies in decision-making processes, and strengthened collaboration between regional organizations such as the OIC, ASEAN, and the African Union. He also mentioned specific projects like the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor and the Belt and Road Initiative as examples of promoting connectivity in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Middle East.

Furthermore, Minister Fidan emphasized the importance of fair burden-sharing in addressing migration and refugee crises, as well as providing sustainable support to countries hosting refugees. He highlighted the need for better coordination in global efforts to tackle food security, inflation, and supply chain disruptions.

In conclusion, Fidan reiterated that without support for peace, economic development, and welfare, lasting stability cannot be achieved. He called for genuine perspectives in economic recovery and development efforts in fragile regions, emphasizing the role of G20 in shaping a more stable global order by recognizing the connection between geopolitics and geo-economics. Fidan proposed utilizing economic diplomacy channels to bridge geopolitical divides and enhance the G20's role as a geo-economic balancer. He expressed Turkey's readiness to contribute to this vision.