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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan convened with his counterparts from the Gaza Contact Group in Madrid on Friday, urging for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and the continuous distribution of humanitarian aid.
During the session, hosted by Spain, Fidan met with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares and other members of the Gaza Contact Group, formed by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (front L) poses for a photo with foreign ministers and high-level representatives of European and Arab countries within a meeting of the Gaza Contact Group, formed by members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League, on September 13, 2024 at the Moncloa Prime Ministerial Residence in Madrid, Spain. ( Arda Küçükkaya - Anadolu Agency )
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (L) and Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares (R) meet within a meeting of the Gaza Contact Group, formed by members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League, on September 13, 2024 at the Moncloa Prime Ministerial Residence in Madrid, Spain. ( Arda Küçükkaya - Anadolu Agency )
According to diplomatic sources, Türkiye's primary focus is to halt the ongoing violence in Gaza and ensure a steady flow of aid, while also pushing for progress on a two-state solution.
The group also met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, where discussions centered on securing a lasting cease-fire to stop Israel's brutal military offensive in Gaza and the West Bank.
High-level officials attending the meetings included EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and foreign ministers from Norway, Slovenia, Nigeria and Ireland.
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