Leaders engage on sidelines of global gathering
Hakan Fidan met Shehbaz Sharif in Antalya, the Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday. The meeting took place ahead of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where global leaders have gathered to address pressing international challenges.
According to a statement shared on Tรผrkiyeโs social media platform NSosyal, both leaders held discussions shortly before the forumโs formal sessions. However, officials did not disclose details about the agenda or outcomes of the meeting.
Meanwhile, Sharif arrived in Tรผrkiye to participate in the high-level forum after completing visits to Riyadh and Doha as part of a three-nation tour. The Antalya Diplomacy Forum, scheduled from April 17 to 19, has drawn senior officials and policymakers from around the world.
The event, hosted under the auspices of Recep Tayyip Erdoฤan, focuses this year on the theme โMapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties,โ highlighting global instability and emerging risks.
Regional diplomacy and evolving negotiations
In addition, foreign ministers from Tรผrkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are expected to meet on the sidelines of the forum. These discussions come amid renewed efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran.
At the same time, Pakistanโs army chief Asim Munir visited Tehran to explore possibilities for facilitating another round of talks. Tรผrkiye has also maintained active engagement with both Washington and Tehran, urging restraint and dialogue.
Furthermore, recent negotiations between the US and Iran ended without a breakthrough, although both sides continue to consider further discussions. The conflict, initially sparked by a surprise offensive ordered by Donald Trump, has expanded across the region, intensifying tensions and prompting urgent diplomatic efforts.
