Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks in Ankara on Tuesday with several senior European Union officials as diplomatic engagement between Türkiye and the bloc continues ahead of next week's NATO summit.
According to Turkish diplomatic sources, Fidan met EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, and European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner.
The meetings took place in the Turkish capital during a two-day visit by the European officials, which began on Monday.
Neither side immediately released details of the discussions and Turkish diplomatic sources did not provide further information about the agenda.
The meetings nevertheless brought together key figures responsible for some of the most significant areas of EU-Türkiye relations, including foreign policy, enlargement, migration and regional security.
Türkiye remains a candidate country for EU membership, while cooperation between Ankara and Brussels also extends to migration management, trade and broader geopolitical issues.
The visit comes days before a NATO summit scheduled to take place in Ankara on 7–8 July.
The timing has drawn attention as the alliance prepares to discuss regional security challenges, defence cooperation and ongoing conflicts affecting Europe and its neighbourhood.
Türkiye, a NATO member since 1952, continues to play a significant role within the alliance because of its strategic location linking Europe, the Middle East and the Black Sea region.
The presence of the enlargement and migration commissioners alongside the EU's top diplomat highlights the broad range of issues shaping relations between Ankara and Brussels.
Migration remains a key area of cooperation, with Türkiye hosting millions of refugees and serving as an important transit country for people seeking to reach Europe.
Meanwhile, discussions on Türkiye's long-standing EU accession process have continued despite periods of tension between the two sides.
With the NATO summit approaching, the meetings in Ankara are likely to provide an opportunity for both sides to coordinate on regional and security issues, although details of the discussions have not been disclosed.
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