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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the Peace Board will become "more valuable" as concrete humanitarian aid measures and other actions are implemented in Gaza, speaking to reporters after signing the Peace Board Charter on Thursday.
FM Fidan also noted that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has worked with full force to stop the "massacre and genocide" in Gaza.
"The Peace Board is actually a place where many countries come together and try to harmonize their different views. This harmonization is not easy; it brings with it very serious diplomatic negotiation and struggle," Fidan said.
"We are now witnessing that the conflict in the field has moved to the negotiating table," he added.
Fidan confirmed the first meeting took place and outlined the steps needed for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. He said a committee composed of Palestinians has begun work and its initial actions were discussed.
"As concrete issues are implemented, both regarding humanitarian aid and other matters, I think the Peace Board will become more valuable," Fidan said.
Addressing recent developments in Syria, Fidan emphasized Türkiye's commitment to the country's unity and territorial integrity.
"We have always tried to play a constructive role and will continue to do so. Syria's unity and integrity are important for us. It is important for Syrians first and important for the region," Fidan said.
Fidan recalled that Syria spent the last 14 years in civil war.
"From a country that exported terrorism and refugees to surrounding countries, Syria is now evolving into one that is moving toward unity, taking back its refugees, and stopping terrorism. This is truly a miracle for our region," the Turkish foreign minister said.
The foreign minister stressed that the rights of all ethnic origins and beliefs in Syria must be protected, specifically naming Kurds, Alevis, Yazidis and Turkmens.
"Everyone should be proud of their own identity, but they should also unite under Syrian citizenship and contribute to Syria," he said.
Fidan assessed recent developments in Syria as "generally progressing in a good direction" and cautioned against paying too much attention to certain organizational propaganda activities.
The Turkish foreign minister also highlighted that Ankara plays a constructive role in its region while maintaining a balanced policy with global powers through President Erdogan's "experienced foreign policy" pursued over the years.
"We always place Türkiye's interest at the center, but we also always value a 'win-win policy,'" Fidan said.
"We continue the principle of 'what we want for ourselves, we want the same for the other side.' This principle and ethics are what drive others to trust us and work with us," he added.
Fidan pointed to rapid global changes, citing shifting U.S. positions on Greenland and ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations.
"Two days ago, there was a military option situation regarding Greenland. As of yesterday, after Mr. Trump's speech, he said 'there will be no military option.' It will turn to negotiation. We don't know what it will turn into in six months," he noted.
On the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Fidan noted there are "matters that have come to an end" regarding stopping the war and achieving peace between Europe and Russia.
"If this happens, the region and the world will take a different shape; if it doesn't, it will take another shape," Fidan said.
The foreign minister warned that failing to properly assess these developments "pushes you toward instability," but calculating well allows countries to "continue on your way without damage."
Fidan referenced growing cooperation with Canada and discussions held with South Korea, noting that middle-power countries are increasingly coming together to discuss steps on finance, trade, and regional and global stability in spaces left by global superpowers.
"Türkiye at this point is truly a partner, country and friend whose views, cooperation and friendship are sought, and it will continue to be so," he concluded.
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