# Turkish diplomatic efforts in regional security

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-diplomatic-efforts-in-regional-security
> Updated: 2026-09-15T10:37:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has engaged in a series of diplomatic meetings focused on regional security and bilateral cooperation. In Moscow, Fidan met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the recent US-Iran agreement, which Fidan described as a “vital diplomatic milestone” intended to de-escalate tensions and establish a permanent regional security architecture. During this meeting, he also emphasized the importance of protecting maritime interests in the Black Sea.

Subsequently, Fidan met with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Ceyhun Bayramov in Baku. The discussions centered on deepening defense cooperation and joint military exercises between Turkey and Azerbaijan. Fidan expressed support for Azerbaijan’s efforts toward a peace agreement with Armenia, suggesting such a deal would foster regional energy and trade development. He also addressed broader security concerns, including the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Black Sea stability and the necessity of maintaining free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a follow-up visit to Baku, Fidan met with President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Bayramov to further solidify what he described as an alliance-level relationship. The leaders discussed expanding defense and security cooperation through industrial partnerships and set a trade target of 15 billion dollars. Fidan warned that the expansion of the Russia-Ukraine conflict into the Black Sea is “unacceptable” and threatens civilian maritime safety, noting that Turkey is making diplomatic proposals to prevent further escalation. Additionally, Fidan reaffirmed support for the Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process and highlighted the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway as a vital component of the Middle Corridor for international connectivity.

## Claims

- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the expansion of the Russia-Ukraine war into the Black Sea is unacceptable. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The security and stability of Iran are viewed as having a direct impact on the stability of the surrounding region. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Turkey is engaged in diplomatic discussions and has made proposals to the parties involved to prevent the conflict from spreading in the Black Sea. (single source)
- Turkish and Azerbaijani institutions are working toward a trade target of 15 billion dollars. (single source)
- Defense and security cooperation between Turkey and Azerbaijan has reached an alliance-level partnership. (single source)
- The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway is identified as a critical component of the Middle Corridor. (single source)
- Turkey expressed satisfaction with recent developments regarding the normalization process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. (single source)
- The Organization of Turkic States will hold a Foreign Ministers Council Meeting on October 29. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Turkey and Azerbaijan strengthen strategic ties and address Black Sea security

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Azerbaijani leaders in Baku to strengthen strategic ties and discuss Black Sea security, the Russia-Ukraine war, and regional stability in the Caucasus and Iran.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hakan-fidan-discusses-turkey-azerbaijan-defense-ties-and-regional-security

### 2026-08-28: Hakan Fidan meets Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to discuss US-Iran deal

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, detailing Turkey's role in mediating the US-Iran agreement to foster regional security.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hakan-fidan-meets-sergey-lavrov-in-moscow-to-discuss-us-iran-deal

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