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Turkish FM Hakan Fidan to Host R4 and E3 Foreign Ministers Meetings in Istanbul

October 23, 2026

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host the R4 and E3 Foreign Ministers meetings in Istanbul, focusing on regional tensions and Middle East peace efforts.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host Foreign Ministers meetings in Istanbul under the R4 format (Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia) and the R4+E3 format which includes the UK, Germany, and France. The meetings will focus on regional peace and security issues.

During the meetings, Minister Fidan is expected to highlight Israel’s ongoing occupation of Palestine and the broader aggressive policies in the region. These discussions are seen as crucial for reducing tensions and advancing peace efforts in the Middle East.

The meetings will serve as a platform to review Turkey's policies toward regional countries and influence international approaches to developments in the Middle East. Outcomes may have implications for visa and travel regulations affecting Turkish citizens and regional travelers.