Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss security and regional challenges, as Ankara seeks to reset ties with the new administration.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Washington for high-level meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and address pressing regional concerns. The two-day visit follows a phone call between President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan, which a senior Trump aide described as "transformational."
Once close strategic partners, Türkiye and the U.S. have seen their relationship strained in recent years. Ankara is now pushing for the removal of sanctions and reinstatement in a key fighter-jet program, signaling its interest in improving ties under the new administration.
The discussions cover a wide range of regional issues, including the conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, and Syria. Both sides are exploring new opportunities for cooperation in an effort to rebuild trust and strategic collaboration.
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