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Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Paris today to discuss European security, regional developments, and bilateral relations, according to media reports referring to sources from the Foreign Ministry.
During talks with France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Fidan is expected to emphasize Türkiye's critical role in Europe's security and the importance of enhancing coordination in shaping the continent's new security architecture.
It is expected that Fidan will call for the removal of 'artificial barriers' hindering Türkiye’s EU integration and urge the European Union to take clear and meaningful steps toward closer cooperation.
On broader geopolitical matters, Fidan is expected to reaffirm Türkiye’s commitment to facilitating a just and lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of close cooperation among allies in the peace process.
He will also address Türkiye's concerns regarding northern Syria, advocating for greater engagement with Syria’s new administration and call for the complete lifting of sanctions to foster stability in the country.
Additionally, Fidan will urge for international action to halt Israel’s actions that threaten regional security and its alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza.
In addition to focusing on international cooperation, Fidan will discuss bilateral relations between Türkiye and France, aiming to increase trade volume and mutual investments. He will also emphasize the importance of strengthening cooperation in areas such as energy, transportation, technology, culture, and education.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Thursday, as Iran reiterated that it will neither enter into new negotiations with the United States nor re-open the Strait as long as its conditions are not met, despite recent indirect talks in New York mediated by Qatar.
As the Ukraine war is highlighted by some leaders during the United Nations' 81st General Assembly meeting in New York, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday with ballistic missiles, killing two people and injuring six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will hold an urgent high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. The meeting comes as Tehran seeks to distance itself from the rapid advance of its Houthi allies.
The 81st UN General Assembly has wrapped up its third day in New York on Thursday, with world leaders delivering high-level speeches and holding diplomatic meetings.
World leaders return to the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday for the fourth day of the high-level General Debate, with speeches and diplomatic meetings continuing throughout the day.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is comfortable maintaining its trade standoff with Canada despite new import bans taking effect next week U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday.
The military chiefs of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan met in Riyadh to discuss closer defence cooperation under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
French President Emmanuel Macron has left open the possibility of seeking the presidency again after he leaves office next year, saying he “doesn’t exclude anything” when asked about a possible third mandate.
World leaders return to the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday for the fourth day of the high-level General Debate, with speeches and diplomatic meetings continuing throughout the day.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for a four-day visit focused on artificial intelligence, the future of Europe, peace and the Catholic Church's response to its abuse crisis.
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