FM Fidan meets European counterparts at EU informal talks in Warsaw

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his counterparts from Austria, Sweden, and Moldova on Thursday during the informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers held in Warsaw, known as the Gymnich meeting.

According to the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Fidan held separate bilateral meetings with Austria’s Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Sweden’s Maria Malmer Stenergard, and Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi. The ministry shared updates on the meetings via its official social media platform X.

No further details were provided about the content of the discussions.

WARSAW, POLAND - MAY 8: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends the informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers, known as the Gymnich, on May 8 2025, in Warsaw, Poland. ( Arda Küçükkaya - Anadolu Agency )

Türkiye seeks closer EU dialogue at Warsaw Gymnich session

Fidan also participated in the main session of the Gymnich meeting, which serves as an informal yet key forum for dialogue between EU foreign ministers and select non-EU partners. The event is considered significant for strengthening Türkiye-EU engagement and advancing the country’s EU accession process.

The Gymnich format allows foreign ministers to engage in candid discussions on foreign policy challenges in an informal setting.

May 09, 2025 09:59 AM GMT+03:00