Turkish FM to represent Türkiye at Board of Peace meeting: Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on Wednesday that Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the Gaza Peace Board meeting, emphasized Türkiye's essential role in European security, reiterated opposition to military intervention in Iran, and mentioned monitoring Syrian integration efforts.
- Diplomacy
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:23 | 18 February 2026
- Modified Date: 05:40 | 18 February 2026
An invitation to the first Gaza Peace Board meeting has been received, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Wednesday.
Speaking aboard a return flight from Ethiopia, Erdoğan said Europe cannot build a credible security framework without Türkiye, adding that he hopes this is now understood.
The president also said the steps toward full Syrian integration are closely monitored, and necessary guidance is given for implementing the agreement.
"We conveyed to all our counterparts that Türkiye is against military intervention in Iran," Erdoğan noted.