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Roya News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Russia-Ukraine peace talks to resume in Istanbul with Turkiye's mediation
The second round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, facilitated by Turkiye, is set to begin Monday at 1 PM local time at Istanbul's Ciragan Palace, Turkish diplomatic sources confirmed. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will chair the trilateral meeting and will include senior officials from Russia, Ukraine, and Turkiye. Also expected to attend is Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT). This meeting follows the first round of talks held on May 16 in Istanbul, where the parties agreed to a mutual prisoner exchange—1,000 from each side—and outlined preliminary positions on a potential cease-fire. All sides pledged to keep dialogue open and work toward de-escalating the ongoing conflict. Turkiye, which maintains strong diplomatic ties with both Moscow and Kyiv, continues to play a central role in mediating between the two countries. Ahead of Monday's talks, Ukrainian officials met in Istanbul with representatives from Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom to coordinate positions. Ukraine's foreign ministry said the delegation reiterated its dedication to pursuing a peaceful resolution. 'The Ukrainian delegation reaffirmed its commitment to peace efforts,' a ministry spokesperson stated.
Jordan News
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
In an Unannounced Visit, Erdoğan Receives Al-Sharaa in Istanbu...
اضافة اعلان Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held talks on Saturday in Istanbul with Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the Syrian president for the transitional phase, during an unannounced to Turkish media outlets, the meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, and National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Chief İbrahim Kalı Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber published images from the meeting, which took place at the Dolmabahçe Palace. Last April, Al-Sharaa also visited Turkey and participated in the Antalya Diplomacy Erdoğan at the meeting were Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, Intelligence Chief İbrahim Kalın, and Defense Industries Authority President Haluk Görgü the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that the Syrian foreign and defense ministers are scheduled to meet their Turkish counterparts in Turkey to discuss bilateral in February, Erdoğan and Al-Sharaa met for the first time in Turkish Intelligence Chief İbrahim Kalın held discussions in Damascus with Syrian leadership regarding the lifting of sanctions, Israeli attacks, the status of detained terrorists in Syrian prisons, and the return of Syrian visit comes just days after Erdoğan urged the Syrian administration not to delay implementation of the agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) concerning their integration into state institutions, emphasizing that Turkey is closely monitoring this issue. (Source: Sputnik)
Al Arabiya
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Turkey's spy agency aided release of Thai prisoners in Gaza: Report
Turkey's spy agency helped secure the release of five Thai prisoners by Hamas on Thursday as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel, state media reported. Thirty-one Thai nationals were among the dozens abducted when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, with 23 released by the end of that year and two confirmed dead in May. Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) negotiated with Hamas after instructions from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and secured the release of five Thai hostages in Gaza on Thursday, the Anadolu news agency reported. In mid-January, Erdogan said his country hoped for a 'lasting peace' in Gaza after the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. The Turkish leader met with Hamas leader Muhammad Ismail Darwish in Ankara on Wednesday, his office said. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and MIT chief Ibrahim Kalin also attended that meeting. The Thai foreign ministry said the five released Thursday would be taken to hospital for medical treatment. 'Thailand calls for the release of all the remaining hostages including a Thai national soonest, so they can safely return to their homeland and to their beloved families,' the ministry added.
