Ankara, August 29, 2025 – The Europe Today: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday evening to discuss pressing regional and international issues, according to diplomatic sources.
The talks focused on the ongoing peace process aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. Minister Fidan reiterated Ankara’s readiness to assume its responsibilities in facilitating dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv.
The ministers also exchanged views on the latest developments in Gaza, with Fidan stressing the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in the enclave.
In addition, the call covered the situation in Syria as well as matters related to Türkiye–US bilateral relations.
