Türkiye's Fidan speaks with Qatari PM, Syrian foreign minister
15:29, 18/08/2026, TuesdayU: Update: 15:38, 18/08/2026, Tuesday
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan FidanTürkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone calls with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, discussing the Strait of Hormuz crisis with Doha and reviewing regional developments with Damascus.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate telephone conversations with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani on Friday, diplomatic sources said, addressing regional security concerns with both counterparts amid ongoing tensions.
Strait of Hormuz
During the call with Sheikh Mohammed, Fidan discussed the evolving situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two officials addressed maritime traffic disruptions that have prompted international concern over energy supply routes, the sources noted.
Regional Reviews
In his conversation with Shaibani, the minister reviewed recent developments in Syria and the broader region. Officials did not immediately disclose specific details regarding the substance of either diplomatic exchange, according to the ministry.
The diplomatic exchanges follow recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz that have disrupted maritime traffic. Fidan has held several calls with regional counterparts this week, ministry sources said.
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