Poland invites Turkish FM Fidan for EU security talks in Warsaw
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) attends the Ukraine-focused leaders' summit, organized by the UK Foreign Ministry, at the historic Lancaster House estate in London, United Kingdom on March 02, 2025. (AA Photo)
Poland has formally invited Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to attend the informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers set to be held in Warsaw on May 7–8, where discussions will center on the European security landscape amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
The meeting will be held under Poland’s current presidency of the EU Council, and Türkiye’s participation is expected to highlight its strategic relevance in shaping Europe’s future security architecture.
Focus on European security amid Russia-Ukraine war
Speaking to a group of Turkish journalists in Warsaw, Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Anna Radwan emphasized that the top priority of Poland’s EU presidency is European security. She stated that current geopolitical shifts, triggered by Russia’s military action in Ukraine, demand comprehensive and adaptive security policies.
Radwan underscored that Türkiye, as NATO’s second-largest military force, is expected to play a significant role in shaping the evolving European security framework.
Türkiye’s strategic position in Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean
Highlighting Türkiye’s geographical and geopolitical importance, Radwan said, “Türkiye is a major power with strategic positioning in both the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean.”
She added that Poland supports Türkiye’s involvement in future European defense structures and favors building the new security framework within NATO.
Radwan also noted that bilateral military cooperation between Poland and Türkiye has intensified through joint exercises and defense training programs.
Meeting to address post-war guarantees for Ukraine
The upcoming meeting’s primary agenda will include the search for an end to the war in Ukraine and the discussion of post-war security guarantees for Kyiv. Radwan emphasized that Türkiye’s input in these discussions is seen as vital given its regional influence.
