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20/04/2026, Monday21:09
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Antalya on Friday ahead of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The meeting comes as the fifth edition of the forum opens under the theme "Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties."President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar about the future of bilateral relations and regional developments, congratulating him on his election victory. Erdoğan expressed confidence that cooperation between the two NATO allies will advance further.Iran targeted seven Arab countries with at least 6,413 missiles and drones over 41 days, including attacks on the first and second days of the US-Iran ceasefire, an Anadolu tally shows. The UAE recorded the highest number of attacks, followed by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye aims to reach $11 billion in defense and aerospace exports by 2028, vaulting the country into the global top 10 of defense exporters. Speaking at Roketsan's new facilities, Erdoğan said the new infrastructure for air defense systems will further enhance the Turkish Armed Forces' deterrent power.President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran following discussions with Pakistani leaders, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Talks are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday, with Trump saying the US received a 10-point proposal from Iran that is "a workable basis" for negotiation.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Antalya on Friday ahead of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The meeting comes as the fifth edition of the forum opens under the theme "Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties."President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar about the future of bilateral relations and regional developments, congratulating him on his election victory. Erdoğan expressed confidence that cooperation between the two NATO allies will advance further.Iran targeted seven Arab countries with at least 6,413 missiles and drones over 41 days, including attacks on the first and second days of the US-Iran ceasefire, an Anadolu tally shows. The UAE recorded the highest number of attacks, followed by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye aims to reach $11 billion in defense and aerospace exports by 2028, vaulting the country into the global top 10 of defense exporters. Speaking at Roketsan's new facilities, Erdoğan said the new infrastructure for air defense systems will further enhance the Turkish Armed Forces' deterrent power.President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran following discussions with Pakistani leaders, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Talks are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday, with Trump saying the US received a 10-point proposal from Iran that is "a workable basis" for negotiation.
