Fidan Pushes Türkiye’s Bold G20 Plan as Supply Chains Buckle
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saturday that Ankara brought concrete proposals for tackling global crises and deepening international cooperation to a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, a move he framed as proof of a constructive, solutions-driven foreign policy.
In remarks to a state news agency and the Turkish public broadcaster on the sidelines of the talks, Fidan called the timing of this year’s gathering especially apt, as energy disruptions and strain on international supply chains add to a growing list of crises. He said input from participating nations could help move the world closer to solving its most urgent problems.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the two-day meeting, which doubled as groundwork for the G20 leaders’ summit planned for Miami in December.
Three sessions, three pressure points
Ministers convened three core sessions, Fidan said, covering global crises, energy security and supply chain disruption.
He singled out mounting bottlenecks in the Black Sea, the Gulf and the Red Sea, warning that interruptions along these vital shipping routes are inflicting serious damage on world trade and supply networks.
“Global supply chains have been severely disrupted. Discussions have taken place over how we might remedy or resolve these issues, and what the international community should do in this regard.”
Fidan conceded that talks involving Russia and the countries backing Ukraine are “not always easy,” especially on the Black Sea and the energy fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war. Still, he insisted such exchanges are essential so that each side can state its position plainly and search for workable solutions.
Ankara wants to be useful, not just different
According to Fidan, Türkiye aims to stand out through substantive contributions, not by reflexively opposing other governments’ positions.
“Türkiye certainly attaches importance not only to our role as a mediator but also—and more importantly—to taking a stance that is distinct from that of other countries: one that is more constructive and focused on problem-solving.
“In other words, when it comes to international and regional crises, we prioritize taking a stance not for the sake of being different, but for the sake of being genuinely useful,” he said.
He added that Ankara’s proposals go beyond fixing current problems and target structural flaws in the international system, with the goal of preventing similar crises from happening again.
“Although there were heated debates at times, the discussions that took place were substantive. Türkiye puts forward truly serious proposals—both regarding practical solutions to existing problems and concerning the steps that need to be taken in a systemic sense to prevent such issues from recurring. This was significant.”
A packed diplomatic schedule
Outside the formal sessions, Fidan said he held bilateral talks with representatives of more than half the participating countries. His counterparts included Rubio and officials from Russia, the UK, France, Mexico, Germany, the European Union and Saudi Arabia.
He said those conversations spanned global challenges and regional developments, and described them as a valuable chance to compare views and look for ways to defuse continuing crises.
Fidan also credited President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership, along with Türkiye’s active diplomacy, for strengthening the country’s standing abroad.
“Türkiye is an actor whose voice is needed on the international stage,” he said.
Iran talks in the spotlight
Among the most pressing items on the international agenda, Fidan said, is the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran. Governments are watching closely to see how the negotiations unfold and whether another military confrontation can be averted.
Participating countries broadly agree that renewed conflict must be prevented and that diplomacy deserves a continued chance, he said.
“Almost all countries are at the negotiating table. They have reached a consensus on preventing further conflict and ensuring that diplomacy is consistently given a chance. This is, of course, a significant point.”
He stressed that the same diplomatic approach should apply to tensions in the Black Sea and to efforts to prevent Israeli “expansionism.”
In remarks to a state news agency and the Turkish public broadcaster on the sidelines of the talks, Fidan called the timing of this year’s gathering especially apt, as energy disruptions and strain on international supply chains add to a growing list of crises. He said input from participating nations could help move the world closer to solving its most urgent problems.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the two-day meeting, which doubled as groundwork for the G20 leaders’ summit planned for Miami in December.
Three sessions, three pressure points
Ministers convened three core sessions, Fidan said, covering global crises, energy security and supply chain disruption.
He singled out mounting bottlenecks in the Black Sea, the Gulf and the Red Sea, warning that interruptions along these vital shipping routes are inflicting serious damage on world trade and supply networks.
“Global supply chains have been severely disrupted. Discussions have taken place over how we might remedy or resolve these issues, and what the international community should do in this regard.”
Fidan conceded that talks involving Russia and the countries backing Ukraine are “not always easy,” especially on the Black Sea and the energy fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war. Still, he insisted such exchanges are essential so that each side can state its position plainly and search for workable solutions.
Ankara wants to be useful, not just different
According to Fidan, Türkiye aims to stand out through substantive contributions, not by reflexively opposing other governments’ positions.
“Türkiye certainly attaches importance not only to our role as a mediator but also—and more importantly—to taking a stance that is distinct from that of other countries: one that is more constructive and focused on problem-solving.
“In other words, when it comes to international and regional crises, we prioritize taking a stance not for the sake of being different, but for the sake of being genuinely useful,” he said.
He added that Ankara’s proposals go beyond fixing current problems and target structural flaws in the international system, with the goal of preventing similar crises from happening again.
“Although there were heated debates at times, the discussions that took place were substantive. Türkiye puts forward truly serious proposals—both regarding practical solutions to existing problems and concerning the steps that need to be taken in a systemic sense to prevent such issues from recurring. This was significant.”
A packed diplomatic schedule
Outside the formal sessions, Fidan said he held bilateral talks with representatives of more than half the participating countries. His counterparts included Rubio and officials from Russia, the UK, France, Mexico, Germany, the European Union and Saudi Arabia.
He said those conversations spanned global challenges and regional developments, and described them as a valuable chance to compare views and look for ways to defuse continuing crises.
Fidan also credited President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership, along with Türkiye’s active diplomacy, for strengthening the country’s standing abroad.
“Türkiye is an actor whose voice is needed on the international stage,” he said.
Iran talks in the spotlight
Among the most pressing items on the international agenda, Fidan said, is the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran. Governments are watching closely to see how the negotiations unfold and whether another military confrontation can be averted.
Participating countries broadly agree that renewed conflict must be prevented and that diplomacy deserves a continued chance, he said.
“Almost all countries are at the negotiating table. They have reached a consensus on preventing further conflict and ensuring that diplomacy is consistently given a chance. This is, of course, a significant point.”
He stressed that the same diplomatic approach should apply to tensions in the Black Sea and to efforts to prevent Israeli “expansionism.”
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