Berlin: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday he discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments during his official visit to Germany. "We will resolutely continue our close coordination and cooperation with our ally Germany on bilateral, regional and international issues," Fidan said in a post on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal.

According to Anadolu Agency, Fidan stated that the third meeting of the Trkiye-Germany Strategic Dialogue Mechanism was also held in Berlin. He highlighted that the previous meeting took place 12 years ago, indicating the two countries' shared will to further advance their strategic cooperation.

Fidan mentioned that bilateral relations were comprehensively discussed with German officials, particularly Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. He emphasized that they would continue to deepen cooperation in areas including the defense industry, economy, energy, and connectivity through concrete projects and mutual investments.

The Turkish Foreign Minister also stated, "We once again underlined that the Turkish community in Germany is an important bridge that strengthens the human, cultural, and economic foundations of our relations, and that preserving these ties is important." The meetings addressed current issues, particularly preparations for the July NATO summit to be held in Ankara, European security, developments regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, the US-Israeli war on Iran, and the situation in Gaza.

Fidan concluded by noting, "We underlined the importance of resolving existing crises through diplomatic means." Besides the Trkiye-Germany Strategic Dialogue Mechanism meeting with Wadephul, Fidan met North Rhine-Westphalia State Premier Hendrik Wust.