The talks stressed maintaining strong, fraternal, and strategic allied ties and the importance of high-level political dialogue for regional peace and stability, with both sides signaling concrete steps ahead.

Turkey pressed for concrete steps from the EU to advance its long-stalled accession process, reflecting frustration over perceived stagnation despite meeting technical criteria.

He is expected to reiterate Turkey’s stance that the Middle East conflict can only be resolved through a two-state solution, signaling a firm diplomatic position.

In Vienna on the margins of the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met to discuss regional cooperation and the evolving South Caucasus landscape.

The Azerbaijani MFA provided the report, with APA cited as a source for background.

Fidan addressed shifts in the South Caucasus, noting the Minsk Process’s dissolution and calling for renewed diplomacy following Azerbaijan-Armenia moves.

Observers note Turkey blends institutional engagement with regional alliances, leveraging OSCE diplomacy alongside bilateral ties in security, energy, and connectivity.

The meeting highlighted progress on infrastructure and transport routes to bolster regional connectivity.

Both ministers discussed expanding economic cooperation, including trade, energy, and transport-communication projects, and welcomed closer high-level contacts.

Fidan is set to participate in and address the OSCE Ministerial Council, underscoring Turkey’s active role in security discussions across the region.

Updates on the meeting and related coverage are being distributed via Trend News Agency’s channels, including their WhatsApp updates.

Fidan used the platform to criticize Israeli actions in Gaza, reaffirming Turkey’s support for a two-state solution and urging the international community to uphold humanitarian norms.