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Hakan Fidan.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey
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Hakan Fidan participated in G20 meetings in Ankara and Atlanta, amid a UN chief nomination by Turkey.Some support1 report
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Turkey is seeking to define maritime zones in the Aegean and is approaching Egypt for maritime zone delimitation.Some support1 report
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Zelenskyy met Erdoğan in Istanbul for talks, while Fidan called on sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict amid global economic damage.Some support1 report
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Turkish Minister Hakan Fidan discussed Afghanistan's challenging situation while Afghan officials addressed the OIC Council in Baghdad.Some support2 reports
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Trump threatens military action against Iran while Turkey seeks to reunify Libya's rival administrations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Hakan Fidan discussed a defense pact with Saudi Arabia in Ankara, while Houthis struck Abha and airlines suspended flights.Some support2 reports
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Turkish officials and Israeli leaders engaged in rhetoric concerning the Strait of Hormuz and regional tensions.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Donald Trump spoke at a university while Axios reported US intelligence warnings of plots, and Hakan Fidan met with Egyptian leaders in Istanbul.Some support1 report
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Trilateral talks on regional security issues involving Hakan Fidan and Badr Abdelatty took place on June 21, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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Ishaq Dar is attending a regional meeting in Istanbul discussing regional developments and peace efforts.Well supported22 reports1 development inside
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Hakan Fidan convened a summit in Istanbul on October 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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Israeli and US plans targeted regime change in Iran, while Turkey issued warnings against Kurdish incursions.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A new attack on Iran has occurred, escalating regional conflict.Some support4 reports
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High-level talks are being hosted in the Middle East regarding regional security, Iranian tactics, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis.Well supported5 reports
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Ministers held a constructive bilateral meeting in Ankara, starting a free trade agreement and coordinating security efforts.Some support1 report
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Hakan Fidan and the European Commission are in Ankara discussing Türkiye's path to full EU membership and enhanced economic ties.Well supported9 reports5 developments inside
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Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Hakan Fidan discussed regional developments and condemned recent attacks.Some support1 report
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Hakan Fidan met with Belgian ministers in Brussels on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Hakan Fidan visited Azerbaijan to discuss bilateral relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.Well supported4 reports
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Hakan Fidan held high-level talks in Ankara with Belgian officials Mark Rutte and Kaja Kallas.Some support2 reports
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Hakan Fidan met with Iraqi officials in Baghdad to discuss bilateral issues including trade and oil.Some support1 report
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Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi held regional talks with Turkish and Saudi counterparts, condemning US and Israeli aggression.Well supported31 reports1 development inside
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Hakan Fidan warned against exploiting differences between states.Some support1 report
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Hakan Fidan visited Damascus to meet with Syrian counterpart Ali Noureddine al-Naasan to discuss bilateral relations and SDF integration.Some support2 reports
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Herzog attended a conference in Azerbaijan and met with Bahraini officials, while Fidan's delegation walked out with Iran.Some support2 reports
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Hakan Fidan represented Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the CICA summit hosted in Baku.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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During the CICA summit, Hakan Fidan criticized Israel's treatment of Palestinians and cited East Jerusalem.Well supported3 reports
One to three months ago
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Hakan Fidan discussed developments in Syria.Well supported5 reports
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Hakan Fidan and Russian officials discussed bilateral ties, energy, and security issues related to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Hakan Fidan spoke at a conference in Ankara, issuing a warning against the expansion of conflict near Russia.Some support1 report
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Hakan Fidan met with Hungarian officials at the NATO summit to discuss strategic cooperation and Türkiye's EU ties.Some support1 report
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Hakan Fidan met with a U.S. envoy in Cairo to discuss the results of talks with the Egyptian President, warning of deadlocks in the US-Iran MoU and potential sabotage.Well supported18 reports
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Donald Trump attended a summit in Ankara, Turkey, alongside Hakan Fidan.Well supported26 reports2 developments inside
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Hakan Fidan warned on September 13 that Turkey might join an arms race, noting that the risk of a nuclear deterrent affects military strategy.Some support1 report
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Turkish official Hakan Fidan visits Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral relations, amid talks involving Vladimir Putin regarding the South Caucasus and Ukraine.Well supported3 reports
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Turkish officials, including Erdoğan and Fidan, discussed negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and regional maritime safety.Some support2 reports
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Hakan Fidan met with an Egyptian counterpart in Cairo and warned Israel against undermining the Gaza agreement.Some support2 reports
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President Erdogan considers Hakan Fidan for a top UN post.Some support1 report
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Hakan Fidan and Akın Gürlek discuss legal system reliability and defend the new defense pact at a business summit.Some support1 report
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The close relationship between Turkish President Erdoğan and Donald Trump is identified as a key factor in recent diplomatic discussions.Some support1 report
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High-level talks involving Ishaq Dar and Hakan Fidan discuss regional issues, including the worsening situation in Palestine and Red Sea security.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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Hakan Fidan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar discussed cooperation on regional stability and de-escalation.Some support1 report
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High-level talks involving Ishaq Dar and Hakan Fidan discuss regional issues, including the worsening situation in Palestine and Red Sea security.Some support1 report
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Kubanychbek Omuraliev and Hakan Fidan met to discuss preparations for the OTS.Some support3 reports
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Tit-for-tat strikes escalated regional conflict, with Iranian targets being hit during US strikes, while leaders discussed regional tensions.Well supported3 reports
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Donald Trump tied a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to normalization with Israel, amid warnings about antisemitism and defense expansion.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Türkiye and Egypt officials met to discuss 'One Libya' policy and bilateral cooperation.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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A pact commits members to mutual defense.Some support3 reports
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Turkish defense and political figures met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.Some support1 report
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Senior officials advised on the peace process, with amnesty measures potentially extending to regions including Iraq.Some support2 reports
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Discussions regarding the expansion of a regional pact, with Egypt and Bangladesh expressing interest, and Iran being considered a potential member.Some support1 report
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Turkey, through Erdoğan and Fidan, criticized Israel's actions in Syria regarding security zones and sovereignty.Well supported5 reports
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Leaders discussed regional situation and partnership involving Hakan Fidan and Pakistan.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Mediation efforts between Iran and the US are intensifying, involving discussions with Qatari and Pakistani officials.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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High-level diplomatic engagement involving Egyptian officials regarding regional developments and stability.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Munir is confirmed as the Chief of the Pakistani Army and holds the rank of Field Marshal, while Hakan Fidan is identified as the Turkish Foreign Minister.Some support1 report
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Hakan Fidan discussed the details of a collective defense pact on August 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Ministers reviewed regional diplomatic negotiations amid stalled agreements and US military rerouting.Well supported3 reports
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A Mecca agreement draws parallels to Article 5, linking to ongoing discussions about NATO and regional security in the Middle East.Some support3 reports
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Turkey is assuming a strategic role in the Middle East as high-profile figures meet ahead of the NATO summit.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Hakan Fidan
Events traced to Hakan Fidan, step by step, newest first- How could the security framework between Türkiye and Nigeria affect Hakan Fidan?Türkiye's defense deal with Nigeria expands foreign security roleLikely
- Hakan Fidan may lead Türkiye's diplomatic efforts at COP31Hakan Fidan may lead Türkiye's diplomatic efforts at COP31Likely
- How could US sanctions on Iranian-linked networks in Turkey affect Hakan Fidan?Turkey's foreign policy may need adjustment due to US sanctions on Iranian-linked networksPossible
- Hakan Fidan may manage Turkey's new nuclear and defense ties with South KoreaHakan Fidan may manage Turkey's new nuclear and defense ties with South KoreaLikely
- Hakan Fidan's diplomatic focus may increase regarding energy security and mediationHakan Fidan's diplomatic focus may increase regarding energy security and mediationPossible
- The Turkey-South Korea summit may shift Hakan Fidan's diplomatic focusThe Turkey-South Korea summit may shift Hakan Fidan's diplomatic focusPossible
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- Türkiye's new strategy may expand Hakan Fidan's diplomatic focusHow could Türkiye's expanded strategy toward South Korea affect Hakan Fidan?Possible
- Hakan Fidan hosts OTS summit to advance Turkic economic integrationHakan Fidan hosts OTS summit to advance Turkic economic integrationLikely
- How could the strategic partnership with Canada affect Hakan Fidan's diplomatic portfolio?New strategic partnership with Canada strengthens Turkey's foreign policy tiesLikely
- Hakan Fidan faces pressure over Black Sea navigation proposalsHakan Fidan must navigate complex diplomatic demands for Black Sea tradeLikely
- How could the military framework agreement between Türkiye and Cambodia affect Hakan Fidan?Türkiye's new military agreement with Cambodia boosts foreign policy goalsLikely
- Hakan Fidan's participation in CICA summit amid Turkey-Azerbaijan tensionsHakan Fidan's participation in CICA summit amid Turkey-Azerbaijan tensionsPossible
- Hakan Fidan must execute Turkey's climate security stance at COP31Hakan Fidan must execute Turkey's new climate security stance at COP31Likely
- How could the review of Saudi Arabia's national economy affect Hakan Fidan?Saudi economic resilience may strengthen Turkey's strategic partnershipPossible
Explainers that pass through Hakan Fidan
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News at the entities that move Hakan Fidan most-
Turkey StructuralClimate talks opened in Antalya, Turkey, with South Africa participating and a goal agreed upon in Baku.Moves Hakan Fidan
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Türkiye StructuralSimon Stiell cited International Renewable Energy Agency figures on clean energy costs during COP31 in Türkiye.Moves Hakan Fidan
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan StructuralA steel plant explosion occurred in Aliağa, prompting the exchange of condolence letters between Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Ilham Aliyev.Moves Hakan Fidan
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Pakistan StructuralPakistan is pursuing the manufacturing of FMD vaccines within one year.Moves Hakan Fidan
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Egypt OperationalAn exploration deal involving Cheiron boosts domestic gas production in Egypt.Moves Hakan Fidan
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Abbas Araghchi OperationalUS and Israel plan renewed strikes against Iran amid Houthis strikes near Iran's interests, while Washington maintains economic pressure.Moves Hakan Fidan
Connections
The 40 strongest of 173, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Pakistan Structural
Hakan Fidan and Pakistan are bound by a formal, ongoing mutual defense pact and strategic security cooperation.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
Fidan and Saudi Arabia maintain a high-level strategic partnership focused on defense cooperation, regional security, and joint military pacts.
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Turkey Structural
Hakan Fidan serves as Turkey's official Foreign Minister, executing and representing the country's foreign and defense policies.
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Türkiye Structural
Hakan Fidan serves as the official Foreign Minister and diplomatic representative for Türkiye.
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Egypt Operational
Hakan Fidan and Egypt maintain active, high-level strategic and diplomatic coordination focused on bilateral ties, regional forums, and defense pacts.
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Abbas Araghchi Operational
Fidan and Araghchi maintain active diplomatic coordination, exchanging warnings and discussing regional security developments.
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Jeyhun Bayramov Operational
The two senior officials maintain ongoing high-level diplomatic engagement through bilateral talks and strategic cooperation.
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Badr Abdelatty Operational
High-level officials engage in ongoing diplomatic coordination and joint planning groups focused on regional security and stability.
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Syria Operational
Hakan Fidan actively engages in bilateral discussions and cooperation with Syria regarding regional stability and political developments.
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Libya Operational
Hakan Fidan actively engages in diplomatic and military cooperation with Libya to promote political stability and unification.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump and Fidan engage in high-level diplomatic discussions regarding US-Turkey bilateral relations, sanctions, and defense sales.
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Azerbaijan Operational
Hakan Fidan engages in high-level diplomatic talks with Azerbaijan regarding strategic cooperation and bilateral relations.
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Houthis Operational
Houthis aggression drives regional conflict, which is actively monitored and discussed by Hakan Fidan and Turkey.
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Ishaq Dar Operational
The leaders engage in high-level bilateral talks to coordinate regional security, diplomacy, and defense alliance cooperation.
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Structural
Hakan Fidan serves as a key representative and diplomatic agent, executing Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's foreign policy and representing him in official engagements.
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Greece Operational
Greece and Hakan Fidan are engaged in high-level security coordination and active geopolitical competition regarding defense and maritime planning.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Operational
Fidan's political criticisms and diplomatic pressure directly provoke reactions and condemnations from Netanyahu's government.
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Ilham Aliyev Operational
Aliyev and Fidan held high-level diplomatic talks to discuss a strategic alliance.
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Anita Anand Operational
The two officials meet to coordinate strategic partnerships and boost bilateral trade and investment.
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Kaja Kallas Operational
Kaja Kallas and Hakan Fidan engage in bilateral talks concerning security, migration, and EU-Turkey relations.
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NATO Operational
Hakan Fidan actively participates in and influences NATO policy, comparing its core tenets to alternative security arrangements.
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Vladimir Putin Operational
Hakan Fidan and Vladimir Putin engage in direct, high-level diplomatic meetings and discussions on current matters.
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Cox's Bazar Transactional
Hakan Fidan traveled to Cox's Bazar on 2026-06-06 to observe the Rohingya situation.
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House of Saud Structural
The relationship is centered on the discussions and expansion of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.
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Qatar Operational
Hakan Fidan and Qatar maintain active diplomatic talks focused on bilateral cooperation and regional security.
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Bangladesh Operational
Hakan Fidan conducted official visits to Bangladesh to discuss bilateral strategic cooperation, including trade, defense, energy, and climate issues.
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Tarique Rahman Operational
The two individuals met on multiple occasions to strengthen bilateral relations, discuss defense, and coordinate trade between Bangladesh and Türkiye.
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European Commission Operational
Hakan Fidan engages in diplomatic talks with the European Commission regarding economic cooperation and regional issues.
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Middle East Operational
Hakan Fidan actively engages in diplomatic efforts and hosts talks to influence regional stability and address geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.
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Cyprus Operational
Hakan Fidan actively engages in diplomatic discussions and visits related to the political and geopolitical issues concerning Cyprus.
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Ed Miliband Transactional
The two individuals engaged in a phone call to discuss current regional developments.
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Asaad al-Shaibani Operational
The two individuals are actively coordinating on diplomatic and bilateral issues, including planned visits to Syria.
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Zakir Hasanov Operational
The relationship is evidenced by a high-level meeting between the Defense Minister and Hakan Fidan.
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Faisal bin Farhan Operational
Hakan Fidan and Faisal bin Farhan met at the UN General Assembly to discuss the institutionalization of a defense pact.
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CICA Operational
Hakan Fidan actively participated in the CICA summit, representing Turkey and addressing its members.
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Amichai Chikli Operational
Chikli has publicly responded to remarks made by Fidan and commented on shared geopolitical challenges.
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Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Operational
The two individuals are engaged in high-level discussions regarding diplomatic efforts aimed at mitigating regional escalation.
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Organization of Turkic States Operational
Hakan Fidan hosts the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting for the Organization of Turkic States.
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Iraq Operational
Hakan Fidan actively engages with Iraq to discuss bilateral cooperation on energy and defense issues.
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Gideon Sa'ar Operational
Hakan Fidan and Gideon Sa'ar have engaged in public conflict, with Sa'ar criticizing Fidan's political remarks.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- Hakan Fidan participated in G20 meetings in Ankara and Atlanta, amid a UN chief nomination by Turkey.
- Turkey is seeking to define maritime zones in the Aegean and is approaching Egypt for maritime zone delimitation.
- Zelenskyy met Erdoğan in Istanbul for talks, while Fidan called on sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict amid global economic damage.
October 2026
20 events- Turkish Minister Hakan Fidan discussed Afghanistan's challenging situation while Afghan officials addressed the OIC Council in Baghdad.
- Trump threatens military action against Iran while Turkey seeks to reunify Libya's rival administrations.
- Hakan Fidan discussed a defense pact with Saudi Arabia in Ankara, while Houthis struck Abha and airlines suspended flights.
- Donald Trump spoke at a university while Axios reported US intelligence warnings of plots, and Hakan Fidan met with Egyptian leaders in Istanbul.
- Hakan Fidan convened a summit in Istanbul on October 23, 2026.
- A new attack on Iran has occurred, escalating regional conflict.
- High-level talks are being hosted in the Middle East regarding regional security, Iranian tactics, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
- Ministers held a constructive bilateral meeting in Ankara, starting a free trade agreement and coordinating security efforts.
- Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Hakan Fidan discussed regional developments and condemned recent attacks.
- Hakan Fidan met with Belgian ministers in Brussels on October 19, 2026.
- Hakan Fidan visited Azerbaijan to discuss bilateral relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
- Hakan Fidan held high-level talks in Ankara with Belgian officials Mark Rutte and Kaja Kallas.
- Hakan Fidan met with Iraqi officials in Baghdad to discuss bilateral issues including trade and oil.
- Hakan Fidan warned against exploiting differences between states.
- Hakan Fidan visited Damascus to meet with Syrian counterpart Ali Noureddine al-Naasan to discuss bilateral relations and SDF integration.
- Herzog attended a conference in Azerbaijan and met with Bahraini officials, while Fidan's delegation walked out with Iran.
- Hakan Fidan represented Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the CICA summit hosted in Baku.
- During the CICA summit, Hakan Fidan criticized Israel's treatment of Palestinians and cited East Jerusalem.
- Hakan Fidan spoke at a conference in Ankara, issuing a warning against the expansion of conflict near Russia.
- Hakan Fidan met with Hungarian officials at the NATO summit to discuss strategic cooperation and Türkiye's EU ties.
September 2026
8 events- Hakan Fidan warned on September 13 that Turkey might join an arms race, noting that the risk of a nuclear deterrent affects military strategy.
- Turkish officials, including Erdoğan and Fidan, discussed negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and regional maritime safety.
- President Erdogan considers Hakan Fidan for a top UN post.
- Hakan Fidan and Akın Gürlek discuss legal system reliability and defend the new defense pact at a business summit.
- The close relationship between Turkish President Erdoğan and Donald Trump is identified as a key factor in recent diplomatic discussions.
- Hakan Fidan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar discussed cooperation on regional stability and de-escalation.
- High-level talks involving Ishaq Dar and Hakan Fidan discuss regional issues, including the worsening situation in Palestine and Red Sea security.
- Kubanychbek Omuraliev and Hakan Fidan met to discuss preparations for the OTS.
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August 2026
14 events- Ishaq Dar is attending a regional meeting in Istanbul discussing regional developments and peace efforts.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi held regional talks with Turkish and Saudi counterparts, condemning US and Israeli aggression.
- Hakan Fidan met with an Egyptian counterpart in Cairo and warned Israel against undermining the Gaza agreement.
- Donald Trump tied a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to normalization with Israel, amid warnings about antisemitism and defense expansion.
- Türkiye and Egypt officials met to discuss 'One Libya' policy and bilateral cooperation.
- A pact commits members to mutual defense.
- Turkish defense and political figures met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
- Senior officials advised on the peace process, with amnesty measures potentially extending to regions including Iraq.
- Discussions regarding the expansion of a regional pact, with Egypt and Bangladesh expressing interest, and Iran being considered a potential member.
- Turkey, through Erdoğan and Fidan, criticized Israel's actions in Syria regarding security zones and sovereignty.
- Munir is confirmed as the Chief of the Pakistani Army and holds the rank of Field Marshal, while Hakan Fidan is identified as the Turkish Foreign Minister.
- Hakan Fidan discussed the details of a collective defense pact on August 1, 2026.
- Ministers reviewed regional diplomatic negotiations amid stalled agreements and US military rerouting.
- A Mecca agreement draws parallels to Article 5, linking to ongoing discussions about NATO and regional security in the Middle East.
July 2026
5 events- Turkish officials and Israeli leaders engaged in rhetoric concerning the Strait of Hormuz and regional tensions.
- Israeli and US plans targeted regime change in Iran, while Turkey issued warnings against Kurdish incursions.
- Hakan Fidan discussed developments in Syria.
- High-level talks involving Ishaq Dar and Hakan Fidan discuss regional issues, including the worsening situation in Palestine and Red Sea security.
- Mediation efforts between Iran and the US are intensifying, involving discussions with Qatari and Pakistani officials.
June 2026
10 events- Trilateral talks on regional security issues involving Hakan Fidan and Badr Abdelatty took place on June 21, 2026.
- Hakan Fidan and the European Commission are in Ankara discussing Türkiye's path to full EU membership and enhanced economic ties.
- Hakan Fidan and Russian officials discussed bilateral ties, energy, and security issues related to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
- Hakan Fidan met with a U.S. envoy in Cairo to discuss the results of talks with the Egyptian President, warning of deadlocks in the US-Iran MoU and potential sabotage.
- Donald Trump attended a summit in Ankara, Turkey, alongside Hakan Fidan.
- Turkish official Hakan Fidan visits Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral relations, amid talks involving Vladimir Putin regarding the South Caucasus and Ukraine.
- Tit-for-tat strikes escalated regional conflict, with Iranian targets being hit during US strikes, while leaders discussed regional tensions.
- Leaders discussed regional situation and partnership involving Hakan Fidan and Pakistan.
- High-level diplomatic engagement involving Egyptian officials regarding regional developments and stability.
- Turkey is assuming a strategic role in the Middle East as high-profile figures meet ahead of the NATO summit.