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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.

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Fidan meets Syrian President al-Sharaa in Antalya ahead of diplomacy forum

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Fidan meets Syrian President al-Sharaa in Antalya ahead of diplomacy forum

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (L) meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) in Antalya, Turkiye, on April 16, 2026.

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."

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Türkiye's southern resort city of Antalya. Fidan was received by al-Sharaa during his visit to Antalya ahead of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, according to diplomatic sources.

Antalya Diplomacy Forum

The fifth edition of the forum, ADF2026, is due to open on Friday, with the participation of heads of state and government, foreign ministers, and representatives of international organizations. The event, being held under the auspices of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and organized by the Foreign Ministry under the theme "Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties," will run until Sunday.

Bilateral relations

The meeting between Fidan and al-Sharaa reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Türkiye and Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. Türkiye has been supporting Syria's stabilization and reconstruction efforts.

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Regional context

The meeting comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, with a separate 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon taking effect Friday. Türkiye has maintained active diplomatic engagement throughout the Middle East conflict.

Titles :Ahmad al-Sharaa Hakan Fidan Türkiye

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