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Hakan Fidan faces a busy diplomacy week in New York as key talks take focus
As attention turns to New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's diplomatic engagements will also be closely followed. The Russia-Ukraine war and a range of critical issues, from the Black Sea to Gaza, Syria and Iran, are on Türkiye's agenda.
During the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's diplomatic schedule, alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's program, will be one of the key agenda items for Türkiye.
As of September 19, the detailed list of Fidan's bilateral meetings in New York from September 22 to 29 has not been made public.
While it remains unclear which countries' foreign ministers he will meet, the regional issues on which Türkiye has recently pursued intensive diplomatic contacts will be closely followed during the New York week.
The Russia-Ukraine war and the Black Sea take center stage
One of the prominent issues in Fidan's diplomatic schedule will be the Russia-Ukraine war and the Black Sea.
According to a Reuters report dated August 31, Türkiye is in contact with Russia and Ukraine over a new plan to restore the safe passage of grain through the Black Sea.
It will be closely watched whether this initiative comes up in any possible meetings Fidan may hold in New York with his Russian, Ukrainian, U.S. or European counterparts.
Whether Türkiye will elevate the plan to higher-level diplomatic contacts during the UN General Assembly week will also be an important issue.
Gaza diplomacy may continue in New York
Developments in Gaza will also be among the key issues on the Turkish delegation's agenda in New York.
While President Erdoğan is expected to deliver messages on Gaza in his address to the UN General Assembly, developments in the region are also expected to come up during Fidan's possible bilateral and multilateral contacts.
Statements emerging from contacts with the United States, Europe, Gulf countries and other regional actors will be closely followed.
Syria returns as a key issue on the table
Syria, which holds an important place in Türkiye's regional security policy, will also be among the issues followed during diplomatic contacts in New York.
Given Ankara's talks with Washington and regional countries, it will be important to see whether new messages on Syria emerge from Fidan's contacts with his U.S. and regional counterparts.
As the meeting schedule is announced, it will become clearer which contacts will address the Syria issue.
Iran and the Gulf will be closely watched
Another important diplomatic issue during the New York week will be Iran and Gulf security.
U.S. President Donald Trump's planned contacts with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders during the UN General Assembly are making regional security one of the key issues of the high-level week.
In this context, the messages emerging from contacts Erdoğan or Fidan may hold with Iran, Gulf countries and U.S. officials will be important for Türkiye's regional diplomatic approach.
Turkish House will also be a hub of diplomatic activity
Fidan's meetings may not be limited to the UN Headquarters, and Turkish House is also considered likely to serve as an important hub for the Turkish delegation's diplomatic contacts.
Located directly across from the UN Headquarters, Turkish House is one of the main centers of Türkiye's diplomatic activities in New York.
However, as of September 19, no detailed public schedule including the dates and times of Fidan's meetings at Turkish House had been released.
Attention turns to Fidan's meeting list
In New York, foreign ministers as well as leaders are expected to conduct an intensive schedule of bilateral and multilateral meetings.
For Türkiye, one of the first important developments will be the release of Hakan Fidan's meeting list.
Every high-level contact addressing the Russia-Ukraine war and the Black Sea, Gaza, Syria, Iran and Türkiye-U.S. relations will shape the main areas of Ankara's diplomatic activity in New York.
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