Turkish FM Fidan to Attend TDT Foreign Ministers Council Meeting in Kazakhstan

Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan is scheduled to attend the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Foreign Ministers Council Meeting in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. Accompanying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the upcoming TDT Unofficial Summit, Fidan will participate in preliminary ministerial consultations. This gathering marks the third meeting of TDT foreign ministers in three months, reflecting Türkiye's initiative to enhance frequent diplomatic engagement within the bloc. Key attendees include foreign ministers from member states Turkey, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, along with the TDT Secretary General. The agenda focuses on strengthening institutional and digital capacities of the TDT Secretariat, with a specific decision expected to be signed. Minister Fidan is anticipated to highlight deepening cooperation in trade, energy, and connectivity while addressing critical regional issues such as the conflicts in Iran and Gaza. He will emphasize the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and advocate for the international recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The meeting underscores the TDT's role as a 'Family Assembly' fostering political solidarity and economic integration among Turkic-speaking nations.