Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stepped up diplomacy Friday, focusing on Syria's future and demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during high-stakes talks in Ankara. 🔥
\"Our priorities include neutralizing terror groups like IS and the PKK while securing Syria's stability,\" Fidan declared at a joint press conference. The two nations also aligned strategies to resolve Syria’s decade-long crisis, emphasizing minority rights and non-threatening governance. 🕊️
Blinken praised Türkiye's \"critical role\" in mediating with Hamas, adding, \"We see real momentum for a Gaza ceasefire now.\" Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to crushing IS remnants and addressing broader Middle East tensions. 💼
The meeting followed Blinken’s visit to Jordan and a separate discussion with Turkish President Erdogan, underscoring Ankara’s growing influence as a regional peace broker. 🌐
