Türkiye hopes for diplomatic solution to Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Fidan tells Russia's Lavrov

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hold a meeting as they attend G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on February 22, 2024.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hold a meeting as they attend G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on February 22, 2024.

Hakan Fidan, Sergey Lavrov meet on sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Brazil to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues, including the war in Ukraine.

On the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Fidan told Lavrov that Türkiye hopes for a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian war with the participation of all parties.

Fidan also said Türkiye supports all initiatives aimed at preserving regional stability and prosperity, according to the Turkish diplomatic sources.

During the meeting, high-level visits were planned for the upcoming period, and bilateral and regional developments were discussed

The ministers also exchanged views on the "dire humanitarian situation" in the Gaza Strip and steps that can be taken, the sources added.

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