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Published : 06 Jun 2026, 02:10 AM
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for a diplomatic approach to bring the US-Israeli war on Iran to an end. He also said that it is necessary to prevent any attempt by Israel to "spoil" the ceasefire.
The visiting Turkish foreign minister made these remarks at a joint briefing after a bilateral meeting with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka on Friday.
He said, “The parties must refrain from taking steps that would jeopardise the diplomatic process. The international community must also demonstrate a shared resolve to end the war. In particular, it is essential to prevent Israel’s attempts to sabotage the ceasefire.
Noting that the impact of the war by the US and Israel is having ramifications across the globe, Fidan said:
Pointing out that the war imposed by the United States and Israel is spreading throughout the world, Hakan Fidan said, “The war in Iran is negatively affecting the entire world beyond our region. In this context, we welcome the progress made in the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States.
“We hope these talks will yield concrete results and lay the groundwork for lasting peace and stability. In this process, ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and returning to the prewar status quo is imperative for the global economy, energy, and food security.”
Highlighting Turkey's efforts to end the war, he said: "In line with our understanding that disputes can only be resolved through dialogue, we have intensified our diplomatic efforts. We are continuing our consultations not only with the United States and Iran but also with regional countries.”
“In this context, we highly value Pakistan’s efforts to make the ceasefire permanent and are actively supporting these efforts. While progress is being made in the talks, we are deeply concerned about violations of the ceasefire.”
Fidan blamed Israel for the conflict in West Asia, stating that Benjamin Netanyahu's government has turned the entire region into a battlefield in order to hinder a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel.
“Israel continues the genocide it has committed in Gaza, which has inflicted deep wounds on the conscience of the international community. Israel is adding a new unlawful initiative every day in the West Bank that targets the two-state solution.
Calling on the international community, he said: “The international community’s priority must be to halt Israel’s aggression and eliminate the war environment in the region. In this context, it is imperative to bring Israel’s occupation and attacks in Lebanon to a definitive end and restore calm.
The Turkish foreign minister said, "Ensuring stability, security, peace, and prosperity in our region is among the foremost priorities of our foreign policy. Today, regional conflicts are influencing global dynamics more than ever before.”
