# Turkey intensifies diplomatic outreach > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkeys-asiapacific-diplomatic-outreach > Updated: 2026-09-13T09:31:00.000Z. Sources: 139. Developments: 23. Since late May 2026, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has undertaken a global diplomatic tour, securing trade deals, launching a New Asia Initiative, and offering Turkey as a venue for Russia–Ukraine peace talks. In June, he joined a Cairo quad on the U.S.–Iran memorandum and forged a strategic partnership with Canada. In early August, Fidan chaired a Jerusalem and Holy Sites Ministers’ Meeting in Amman, where ministers issued a 15-point declaration to record Israeli violations in Jerusalem. Bilateral outreach has expanded through several key engagements. Following an August meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Şeybani in Ankara, Fidan traveled to Damascus on 13–14 September to meet with Şeybani and President Ahmed al-Sharaa. This visit, aimed at strengthening relations following the collapse of the previous Syrian regime, focused on trade, energy, and transportation, with a target to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion. Discussions also addressed the dissolution and integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDG) into the national army. During the visit, Fidan accused Israel of attempting to destabilize Syria, specifically citing an attack on the Abu Duhur airbase. In tandem with these diplomatic efforts, Turkish Deputy Minister of Environment Ömer Bulut attended the ‘Imar 2026’ International Syria Reconstruction Fair in Damascus. Bulut expressed Turkey’s readiness to provide technical expertise for Syria’s housing and infrastructure needs. Fidan’s broader regional efforts have also included a ‘Single Libya’ policy in Tripoli and Benghazi, and discussions regarding Egypt’s potential involvement in the ‘Makkah Defense Pact’. ## Claims - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is visiting Syria on September 13-14. (disputed by 10 sources) - Syrian Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Şeybani will visit Turkey on 6 August 2026 for a working visit. (disputed by 6 sources) - Fidan will meet with Syrian Foreign Minister Esad Hasan Şeybani and hold a joint press conference. (corroborated by 19 sources) - The dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDG) is a key agenda item for the visit. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Hakan Fidan stated that Israeli military strikes and policies are the primary obstacle to Syria's stability. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Discussions will cover cooperation in trade, energy, transportation, and connectivity. (corroborated by 10 sources) - President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is planning an official visit to Damascus in the near future. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Both ministers condemned Israeli attacks on Syria and Gaza as serious threats to regional stability. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Fidan is expected to be received by Syrian President Ahmed Shara. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Hakan Fidan will attend a Jerusalem‑focused ministers meeting in Amman. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The agenda includes protecting the historic and legal status of Jerusalem's holy sites, especially Al‑Aqsa Mosque. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The situation in southern Syria and Israeli security threats will be addressed. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Hakan Fidan visits Damascus to discuss Syria-Turkey relations Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Damascus to discuss trade, security, and the dissolution of the SDG. He also accused Israel of destabilizing Syria during high-level talks with Syrian officials. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hakan-fidan-to-visit-syria-for-high-level-talks ### 2026-09-02: Hakan Fidan holds diplomatic calls with Qatar and Jordan Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held telephone discussions with officials from Qatar and Jordan to address regional developments, specifically focusing on the situation in Gaza. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hakan-fidan-holds-diplomatic-calls-with-qatar-and-jordan ### 2026-08-13: Turkey's Hakan Fidan conducts diplomatic tour in Egypt and Libya Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is engaging in high-level diplomacy in Egypt and Libya, discussing Egypt's potential entry into the Makkah Defense Pact and efforts to stabilize Libya. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-hakan-fidan-conducts-diplomatic-tour-in-egypt-and-libya ### 2026-08-11: Hakan Fidan visits Libya to promote unity and strengthen bilateral ties Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Tripoli and Benghazi to promote Turkey’s ‘One Libya’ policy, meeting with leaders like Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and Khalifa Haftar to discuss stability and reconstruction 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hakan-fidan-begins-official-visit-to-libya ### 2026-08-04: Syrian FM Esad Hasan Şeybani Visits Turkey for Security, Integration Talks Syrian FM Esad Hasan Şeybani visited Turkey on 6 Aug 2026, meeting FM Hakan Fidan to discuss security, north‑east integration, a Turkey‑Syria‑Jordan‑Saudi transport corridor, economic ties and a new Turkish‑run 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syrian-foreign-minister-eybani-to-meet-turkeys-fm-fidan-in-ankara ### 2026-08-04: Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Leads Amman Meeting on Jerusalem and Holy Sites Foreign ministers in Amman, led by Turkey's Hakan Fidan, issued a 15‑point declaration to protect Jerusalem’s holy sites and condemn Israeli settlement actions, calling for an international monitoring mechanism 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-participate-in-critical-jerusalem-summit-in-amman ### 2026-07-28: Turkey and Iraq foreign ministers meet in Ankara to boost cooperation Turkish FM Hakan Fidan met Iraqi FM Fuad Hüseyin in Ankara, discussing energy, trade, transport, security and the Development Road project to deepen bilateral ties and regional stability. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-and-iraq-foreign-ministers-meet-in-ankara-to-boost-cooperation ### 2026-07-26: Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan makes diplomatic calls on Cyprus and Syria Turkey's FM Hakan Fidan called UN chief Guterres, Qatar's PM Al Sani and Pakistan's commander Munir, discussing Syria, Cyprus and US‑Iran talks, and affirmed a two‑state Cyprus solution. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-drives-regional-diplomacy-on-cyprus-and-the-middle-east ### 2026-07-18: Turkey's FM Hakan Fidan visits Qatar, urges US‑Iran agreement Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan visits Qatar to boost the strategic partnership, prep a High‑Strategic Committee meeting and call for a renewed US‑Iran accord, while seeking to raise trade to $5 bn. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-to-visit-qatar-in-july ### 2026-07-15: Turkey's FM Hakan Fidan backs Ukraine peace talks, urges Black Sea security Turkey’s FM Hakan Fidan pledged support for Ukraine peace negotiations, highlighted Black Sea security concerns, and hailed a new free‑trade deal as a boost to bilateral ties. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-urges-black-sea-peace-amid-ukraine-war ### 2026-07-12: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan heads to Paris for Ukraine coalition summit Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan travels to Paris for the Ukraine Volunteer Coalition Leaders Summit to discuss support, defence cooperation and possible mediation between Russia and Ukraine. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-heads-to-paris-for-ukraine-coalition-summit ### 2026-07-09: Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan makes key Middle East phone diplomacy Turkey's FM Hakan Fidan called Iran, Egypt and Jordan's foreign ministers to discuss regional developments, ceasefire and stability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-makes-key-middle-east-phone-diplomacy ### 2026-07-07: Turkey and Canada Launch Free Trade Agreement Talks At the NATO summit, Turkey and Canada began formal talks on a comprehensive free‑trade agreement to boost trade, investment and jobs, moving from exploratory talks to official negotiations. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-prime-minister-mark-carney-attends-nato-summit-taps-germannorwegian-group-for-submarines ### 2026-06-26: Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Elevates Turkey‑Canada Ties During Canada Visit Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan visited Canada, pledged a strategic partnership, pushed a free‑trade deal, explored nuclear cooperation at Darlington, and prepared for a historic NATO summit in Ankara. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-and-turkey-deepen-partnership-ahead-of-nato-summit-in-ankara ### 2026-06-24: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Visit Canada for Nuclear and Trade Talks Turkish FM Hakan Fidan will visit Canada June 25‑26, touring a nuclear plant and meeting Anita Anand to boost trade, energy and defence ties worth $2.7 bn, while discussing global security issues. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-to-visit-canada-for-nuclear-and-trade-talks ### 2026-06-21: Egypt Hosts Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani Ministers in Cairo Talks on Gaza, Iran Egypt hosted Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani foreign ministers in Cairo to discuss Gaza, Iran nuclear talks, Sudan, Libya and regional security, highlighting Cairo's diplomatic role. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-hosts-saudi-turkish-pakistani-ministers-in-cairo-talks-on-gaza-iran ### 2026-06-21: Cairo foreign ministers endorse US‑Iran Islamabad memorandum and regional security plan Cairo foreign ministers backed the US‑Iran Islamabad MoU, urging swift follow‑up talks, stressing Gulf security, Palestinian rights and regional stability. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-alsisi-hosts-foreign-ministers-of-saudi-arabia-pakistan-and-turkey-in-cairo ### 2026-06-19: Egypt Hosts Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting on Regional Stability and US‑Iran Accord Egypt hosted the fourth meeting of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, focusing on the US‑Iran deal, Gaza, Sudan, Libya and a Palestinian solution. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-hosts-quad-foreign-ministers-meeting-on-iran-gaza-and-sudan-crises ### 2026-06-14: Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Visits Moscow Turkey's FM Hakan Fidan met Lavrov and Putin in Moscow, repeated Ankara’s offer to host Russia‑Ukraine talks, and discussed Black Sea security, the South Caucasus and regional conflicts ahead of a NATO summit. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-visits-moscow-to-push-ukraine-talks-and-black-sea-security ### 2026-06-13: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Visit Moscow for Multi‑Track Talks Turkish FM Hakan Fidan will visit Moscow 15‑17 June for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea, South Caucasus, Syria, energy and economic cooperation, showing Turkey’s effort to stay engaged with Russia while balancing西盟 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-to-visit-moscow-for-multitrack-talks ### 2026-06-09: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Announces Wide‑Scale Ambassadorial Reassignments Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced new ambassadorial appointments to Tehran, Reykjavik, Muscat, Amman, Maputo, Ashgabat, Kuwait, the UN in Geneva and many other posts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-announces-new-ambassador-postings ### 2026-06-02: Turkey's FM Hakan Fidan deepens ties in Singapore, South Korea Turkey's FM Hakan Fidan visited Singapore and South Korea, discussing trade, defence and regional issues to boost Ankara's Asia‑Pacific outreach. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-to-visit-south-korea-for-strategic-partnership-talks ### 2026-05-31: Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan gears up for Indonesia and Singapore visits ahead of NATO summit Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan prepares for a Jakarta‑Indonesia visit to boost trade to $10 bn, a Singapore trip on defence and investment, and a NATO summit in Ankara slated for Trump’s attendance, while noting 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-foreign-minister-hakan-fidan-conducts-first-official-visit-to-singapore --- Cite as: Turkey intensifies diplomatic outreach. 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