Türkiye Tables Bold Crisis Plan at G20 as Supply Chains Buckle
(MENAFN) Türkiye used a G20 foreign ministers’ gathering in Atlanta on Saturday to push concrete proposals for defusing global crises and reinforcing international cooperation, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said.
In remarks to a Turkish state news agency and public broadcaster on the sidelines, Fidan called the meeting especially well timed, as energy disruptions and strain on international supply chains add to a growing list of crises. He said input from participating countries could help move the world toward solutions on its most urgent problems.
The two-day meeting, hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was part of preparations for the G20 leaders’ summit in Miami in December.
Three sessions, three flashpoints
Ministers held three main sessions, on global crises, energy security and supply chain disruptions, Fidan said.
He flagged mounting bottlenecks in the Black Sea, the Gulf and the Red Sea, warning that disruption to these strategic waterways is badly damaging global 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,” particularly on the Black Sea and the energy fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war. Even so, he said, the exchanges are necessary so that each side can state its position plainly and look for possible solutions.
Ankara pitches a problem-solver role
Fidan said Türkiye aims to stand out through substantive contributions, not by simply breaking with other countries’ 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 target not only current problems but also the structural weaknesses in the international system that allow similar crises to recur.
“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.”
Bilateral diplomacy on the sidelines
By his own account, Fidan also held bilateral talks with representatives of more than half of the participating countries. They included Rubio and officials from Russia, the UK, France, Mexico, Germany, the European Union and Saudi Arabia. He said the talks covered global challenges and regional developments, and described them as a valuable chance to compare views and look for ways to address ongoing crises.
He credited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership and Türkiye’s diplomatic activism with raising the country’s international standing.
“Türkiye is an actor whose voice is needed on the international stage,” he said.
Iran talks in focus
Among the pressing issues dominating the agenda, Fidan singled out the diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran. Countries are watching closely to see how the negotiations develop and whether another military confrontation can be averted, he said.
According to Fidan, participating countries broadly agree that renewed conflict must be prevented and that diplomacy should keep getting a chance.
“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 curb Israeli “expansionism.”
In remarks to a Turkish state news agency and public broadcaster on the sidelines, Fidan called the meeting especially well timed, as energy disruptions and strain on international supply chains add to a growing list of crises. He said input from participating countries could help move the world toward solutions on its most urgent problems.
The two-day meeting, hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was part of preparations for the G20 leaders’ summit in Miami in December.
Three sessions, three flashpoints
Ministers held three main sessions, on global crises, energy security and supply chain disruptions, Fidan said.
He flagged mounting bottlenecks in the Black Sea, the Gulf and the Red Sea, warning that disruption to these strategic waterways is badly damaging global 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,” particularly on the Black Sea and the energy fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war. Even so, he said, the exchanges are necessary so that each side can state its position plainly and look for possible solutions.
Ankara pitches a problem-solver role
Fidan said Türkiye aims to stand out through substantive contributions, not by simply breaking with other countries’ 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 target not only current problems but also the structural weaknesses in the international system that allow similar crises to recur.
“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.”
Bilateral diplomacy on the sidelines
By his own account, Fidan also held bilateral talks with representatives of more than half of the participating countries. They included Rubio and officials from Russia, the UK, France, Mexico, Germany, the European Union and Saudi Arabia. He said the talks covered global challenges and regional developments, and described them as a valuable chance to compare views and look for ways to address ongoing crises.
He credited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership and Türkiye’s diplomatic activism with raising the country’s international standing.
“Türkiye is an actor whose voice is needed on the international stage,” he said.
Iran talks in focus
Among the pressing issues dominating the agenda, Fidan singled out the diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran. Countries are watching closely to see how the negotiations develop and whether another military confrontation can be averted, he said.
According to Fidan, participating countries broadly agree that renewed conflict must be prevented and that diplomacy should keep getting a chance.
“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 curb Israeli “expansionism.”
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