Turkish FM Fidan meets NATO chief Rutte in Ankara
14:08, 22/04/2026, WednesdayU: Update: 14:31, 22/04/2026, Wednesday
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara, Turkiye on April 22, 2026.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara on Wednesday as part of the alliance chief’s official visit to Türkiye. Rutte is also scheduled to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan later in the day.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Wednesday. The meeting took place as part of Rutte’s official visit to Türkiye, according to diplomatic sources. The two officials discussed alliance matters and regional security issues.
Erdoğan to receive Rutte
Following the meeting with Fidan, Rutte is scheduled to be received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The NATO chief’s visit to Ankara underscores Türkiye’s key role within the alliance, particularly amid ongoing regional conflicts and security challenges.
Strengthening alliance ties
The talks come at a time when NATO is navigating complex geopolitical developments, including the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East. Türkiye, as a longstanding NATO member, continues to play a critical role in alliance strategy and regional security cooperation. No further details about the discussions were immediately disclosed.