Blinken discusses Middle East trip with Turkish foreign minister

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Blinken discusses Middle East trip with Turkish foreign minister

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Antony J. Blinken 71st U.S. Secretary of State | Official Website

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on August 21, 2024, regarding the Secretary’s recent trip to the Middle East. The conversation focused on ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent regional escalation and their shared commitment to creating conditions for a durable ceasefire, bringing hostages home, and ensuring vital humanitarian aid reaches those in need in Gaza. Additionally, they discussed a range of regional issues.

"The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:"

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