Turkey's first diplomat Hakan Fidan arrived in Russia for an important two-day BRICS meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, Turkish media reports, BTA broadcasts. His visit marks a crucial moment for discussions on a number of pressing global issues.
The Turkish foreign minister will hold a series of important discussions with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, along with other key Russian figures. The agenda is full of critical regional and international topics, including the tense situations in Gaza, Ukraine, Syria, Libya and the South Caucasus.
A key focus for Fidan is to push for a peaceful solution to the Gaza conflict, signaling Ankara's willingness to support peace initiatives. Diplomatic talks are not just about conflict resolution; they are also about strengthening economic ties.
Fidan and his colleagues will explore ways to boost economic and trade cooperation as they strive to reach the ambitious $100 billion trade volume goal set by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Turkish foreign minister will also spend time with Turkish businesses operating in Russia, demonstrating Turkey's commitment to supporting its entrepreneurs abroad.