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Fidan: Turkey Monitoring Military and Energy Cooperation in E. Mediterranean

Published January 15, 2026, 14:19
Fidan: Turkey Monitoring Military and Energy Cooperation in E. Mediterranean

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Turkey is closely monitoring military and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, which it views as an attempt at encirclement. While no immediate impact has been observed, Ankara is not overlooking the dynamics and message conveyed by these collaborations, such as the cooperation between Greece, Israel, and Cyprus. Fidan expressed confidence that a lasting solution to the Aegean issues is achievable, calling for intention and political will for substantial negotiations. He mentioned contacts for a Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting, which is being considered before Ramadan. He emphasized the need for confidence-building measures and contact between the two peoples, while noting that in Greece, Turkey is often portrayed as a threat for political purposes.