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Türkiye Says Russia, Ukraine “Quite Close to a Lasting Peace”
(MENAFN) Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan declared Tuesday that a lasting resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict is nearing reality, signaling major diplomatic breakthroughs after years of devastating warfare.
"In my view, after four years of war, we are now quite close to a lasting peace. At the very least, we see that several areas that are key to peace are being discussed in an exceptionally serious manner," Fidan told journalists at the Turkish Embassy in Paris following a Coalition of the Willing summit focused on Ukraine.
The top diplomat represented Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the high-stakes gathering, which drew leaders from the EU, NATO, and multiple nations grappling with the conflict's global ramifications.
"At the very least, we see that key areas essential to peace are being discussed in an exceptionally serious way. Türkiye has also contributed to this process," Fidan emphasized.
The potential agreement extends far beyond simply ending the Ukraine war, according to the foreign minister's assessment.
"What we see is that, if signed, this will not merely be a peace agreement that ends the war in Ukraine. It will also determine, in the long term, the modalities of peace between Russia and Europe in the new era. At the same time, it will be a comprehensive agreement that shapes Russia's regional policies going forward," Fidan added.
Türkiye Positioned for Black Sea Security Role
Summit discussions centered on critical implementation details including ceasefire monitoring mechanisms, preserving Ukraine's defensive capabilities, and potential military responses should any party violate terms, Fidan revealed.
"From the very beginning, militarily speaking, under the instructions of our president, our armed forces have always maintained a position that Türkiye would assume responsibility for a naval component to be established in the event of peace. I believe significant progress has been made on this," he stated.
"Considering that Türkiye is a NATO member with the largest fleet in the Black Sea, it is only natural for Türkiye to assume responsibility for Black Sea security ... Hopefully, the peace agreement will be signed as soon as possible, preventing further loss of life and bringing stability to the region," the minister continued.
Fidan highlighted another Tuesday session addressing Ukraine's post-conflict economic reconstruction, emphasizing President Erdogan's commitment to the recovery effort.
He noted that no nation surpasses Türkiye "when it comes to healing wounds."
"We are good at healing both our own wounds and those of people in need. Economic investment and the expertise of our businesspeople, especially in infrastructure, is extremely important. We believe that once peace is achieved, Türkiye will play a major role in economic revitalization and development," he added.
Israeli Actions in Syria Condemned as "Provocative"
Fidan also addressed Israel's ongoing military operations in Syria, which have intensified following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in late 2024.
"We are in constant consultation with both the Syrian side and the American side. After those talks, we met with him. We had the opportunity to discuss in detail a few issues — both the stage reached in today's negotiations and the outcomes, or lack thereof, of the talks they held with the YPG a few days ago. We went over these matters very thoroughly," Fidan said, referencing meetings with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, who attended separate trilateral discussions in Paris with the US and Israel.
The YPG represents the Syrian extension of the PKK terrorist organization, according to Turkish officials.
Characterizing Israel's territorial incursions as "provocative," Fidan warned they represent "an extension of Israel's expansionist and fragmenting policies carried out on a broader scale in the region."
"We see this clearly. It is extremely important for regional stability that the necessary assessments are made, analyzed, and appropriate measures are taken," he stated, calling on regional powers and the US to intervene.
"In my view, after four years of war, we are now quite close to a lasting peace. At the very least, we see that several areas that are key to peace are being discussed in an exceptionally serious manner," Fidan told journalists at the Turkish Embassy in Paris following a Coalition of the Willing summit focused on Ukraine.
The top diplomat represented Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the high-stakes gathering, which drew leaders from the EU, NATO, and multiple nations grappling with the conflict's global ramifications.
"At the very least, we see that key areas essential to peace are being discussed in an exceptionally serious way. Türkiye has also contributed to this process," Fidan emphasized.
The potential agreement extends far beyond simply ending the Ukraine war, according to the foreign minister's assessment.
"What we see is that, if signed, this will not merely be a peace agreement that ends the war in Ukraine. It will also determine, in the long term, the modalities of peace between Russia and Europe in the new era. At the same time, it will be a comprehensive agreement that shapes Russia's regional policies going forward," Fidan added.
Türkiye Positioned for Black Sea Security Role
Summit discussions centered on critical implementation details including ceasefire monitoring mechanisms, preserving Ukraine's defensive capabilities, and potential military responses should any party violate terms, Fidan revealed.
"From the very beginning, militarily speaking, under the instructions of our president, our armed forces have always maintained a position that Türkiye would assume responsibility for a naval component to be established in the event of peace. I believe significant progress has been made on this," he stated.
"Considering that Türkiye is a NATO member with the largest fleet in the Black Sea, it is only natural for Türkiye to assume responsibility for Black Sea security ... Hopefully, the peace agreement will be signed as soon as possible, preventing further loss of life and bringing stability to the region," the minister continued.
Fidan highlighted another Tuesday session addressing Ukraine's post-conflict economic reconstruction, emphasizing President Erdogan's commitment to the recovery effort.
He noted that no nation surpasses Türkiye "when it comes to healing wounds."
"We are good at healing both our own wounds and those of people in need. Economic investment and the expertise of our businesspeople, especially in infrastructure, is extremely important. We believe that once peace is achieved, Türkiye will play a major role in economic revitalization and development," he added.
Israeli Actions in Syria Condemned as "Provocative"
Fidan also addressed Israel's ongoing military operations in Syria, which have intensified following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in late 2024.
"We are in constant consultation with both the Syrian side and the American side. After those talks, we met with him. We had the opportunity to discuss in detail a few issues — both the stage reached in today's negotiations and the outcomes, or lack thereof, of the talks they held with the YPG a few days ago. We went over these matters very thoroughly," Fidan said, referencing meetings with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, who attended separate trilateral discussions in Paris with the US and Israel.
The YPG represents the Syrian extension of the PKK terrorist organization, according to Turkish officials.
Characterizing Israel's territorial incursions as "provocative," Fidan warned they represent "an extension of Israel's expansionist and fragmenting policies carried out on a broader scale in the region."
"We see this clearly. It is extremely important for regional stability that the necessary assessments are made, analyzed, and appropriate measures are taken," he stated, calling on regional powers and the US to intervene.
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