Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Reacts to Israel at CICA Summit in Baku

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan protested during the 7th CICA Summit in Baku by leaving the hall along with representatives from more than 10 countries, including Turkey, while Israeli President Isaac Herzog was speaking.

Protest at the 7th CICA Summit

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan traveled to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to attend the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia.

As Israeli President Isaac Herzog began to speak, Minister Fidan and the accompanying delegation, along with representatives from more than 10 countries, left the hall.

Emphasis on the Palestinian Issue

Placing a special emphasis on the Palestinian issue in his address at the summit, Minister Fidan noted that the principles of peace and mutual trust must apply to all members.

Fidan stated that a lasting solution requires the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Bilateral Contacts in Baku

Within the scope of his contacts in Baku, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was received by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the Presidential Palace.

During the meeting, the strategic partnership between Turkey and Azerbaijan and regional security issues were discussed.

International Meetings

Following his contacts in Azerbaijan, Minister Fidan met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Fidan also held bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.