He further remarked: "The meeting between Erdoğan and Esad will probably be held outside Türkiye or Syria, but we have not decided on the location yet. The Russians want Iran to be involved, but our main priority is to make sure a meeting is held. Bringing two sides together is not the same as mediating between them. Both have their own nuances."
"Making peace with the opposition is the Syrian regime's responsibility. We can encourage them to do so, but we cannot force them. We cannot disregard the opposition by siding with the regime either, that is not possible. What we want from the regime is for them to address the opposition, identify the problems, and start negotiating with the opposition to solve them." said Fidan.
"We have a well-established relationship with Iran. A different government will not make a considerable change in this relationship. We are trade partners, and our borders are secure. However, the rising tensions in Lebanon have significance. After all, Hezbollah essentially means Iran."
"There are ongoing negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. We need to prepare for a positive outcome, that is what we are currently working on. If there is a positive outcome, we might open our border gate." Fidan stated.
He concluded his remarks by commenting on the war between Russia and Ukraine.
"There might be less armed conflict until the U.S. elections are over, but I am not sure if a ceasefire is possible. There is growing public awareness. This war has been ongoing for 2,5 years, and both sides are at their limits. Everyone has seen how far things can go without using nuclear weapons. Now, it's time to make assessments." Fidan said.
