Hakan Fidan plans to discuss Ukraine, Syria and Gaza with Dutch FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will hold talks with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp in Ankara on March 11, a source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry told TASS, Report informs.

In addition to bilateral issues, the agenda of the meeting will include prospects for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, the situation in Syria and the Gaza Strip.

"During the meeting with the head of the Dutch Foreign Ministry on March 11, Fidan plans to emphasize the importance of ending the Russian-Ukrainian war by achieving a just and lasting peace, as well as Türkiye's participation in the negotiation processes on European security issues. He will note that it is important for the Netherlands to demonstrate a constructive approach to relations between Türkiye and the EU," the source said.

In the context of Syria, Fidan plans to once again raise the issue of "the need to completely lift sanctions" from this country and note the importance of international support for Syria so that it can build a "stable and prosperous structure" of government. In the context of the discussion on the situation in the Gaza Strip, the Turkish minister will once again point out that "the two-state solution is the only option for a settlement in Palestine."

In the context of bilateral relations with the Netherlands, Fidan plans to state that "the development of cooperation in the military and defense industry will further contribute to the already strong economic relations between the two countries."