Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday that Türkiye is prepared to support any initiative that could bring Russia and Ukraine back to the negotiating table, reaffirming Ankara's long-standing role as a potential mediator as he concluded an official visit to Kyiv.
In a statement posted on social media following meetings with Ukrainian leaders, Fidan said his visit had further strengthened the strategic partnership between Türkiye and Ukraine and underscored Ankara's commitment to supporting efforts aimed at achieving a lasting peace.
"We are ready to support any initiative that will bring the parties back to the negotiating table and contribute to a permanent peace," he noted, reiterating Türkiye's position that the more than four-year war should be resolved through diplomacy.
During his visit, Fidan held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and senior presidential officials. According to the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the meetings focused on bilateral relations, regional developments and the latest situation in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Fidan said Türkiye welcomed the continued expansion of cooperation with Ukraine despite the ongoing conflict, describing the visit as "highly productive" and thanking Ukrainian officials for their hospitality.
