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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is closely following BRICS developments after the organization’s latest summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Speaking to Turkish media outlet TRT Haber after the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit, Fidan emphasized Türkiye's multilateral foreign policy approach and addressed key regional issues including Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran-Israel tensions.
Fidan emphasized Türkiye's rising impact in global diplomacy following the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit.
He stressed that changes in the global system are being closely monitored, stating: "Türkiye is closely interested in BRICS. Türkiye's international stance and position causes its voice to be heard on many platforms. There is an international community here that wants to benefit from our experiences and views."
"The countries that came together around this table were also G20 member countries. Türkiye closely follows the changes on every platform. We will continue to be closely interested in BRICS in that respect," Fidan added.
Fidan reiterated his call for ending the genocide in Gaza.
"We met with them several times before Hamas gave its answer. We expressed that we are ready to do everything we can for a diplomatic solution and that we will work together with our allies," he said.
"Our wish is that the cease-fire comes to life, humanitarian aid starts as soon as possible, and this genocide stops," Fidan stated.
Fidan recalled that the closest Russia and Ukraine came to peace was during the Istanbul negotiations.
He noted that Russia is ready for third-round talks while Ukraine's response is awaited. Regarding a possible leaders' summit, Fidan shared the latest developments.
"What's new about the leaders' summit is that, unlike before, everyone, including Mr. Putin, sees no problem with coming together with their current counterparts. There is no problem in principle with Mr. Trump, Mr. Putin, Mr. Zelenskyy coming together under the auspices of our president," he said.
Fidan lastly noted that the cease-fire between Iran and Israel remains in effect, but uncertainty persists over the potential resumption of nuclear negotiations.
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