Greek Media: “Foreign Minister Fidan’s Demands at Meeting in US Not Met for Now”
Recent reports in Greek media focus on Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visit to the United States and his meeting with his counterpart, Marco Rubio. In a report published by Kathimerini newspaper, it is stated that Fidan went to the US Department of State with high expectations but was unable to secure any concrete commitments from Rubio.
The message given to Fidan by the US was that negotiations need to continue at a more technical level, and the necessary conditions for progress were reiterated. The report mentions that the Turkish delegation was disappointed, and Fidan was unable to obtain any assurances from Rubio. However, sources in Washington indicated that the matter is still under discussion and all options remain open, with the final decision to be made by President Donald Trump.
Additionally, the report notes that Ankara formally requested President Erdoğan to visit the White House, with discussions about the visit scheduled for the second half of April. However, there have been some concerns in Washington following the recent detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, which has raised some doubts. Nevertheless, sources indicate that Erdoğan will eventually be hosted at the White House.
Regarding Turkey’s request for F-35 fighter jets, the report mentions that the request has caused concerns in Israel, with Greece and Israel aligning on this issue. On the subject of Turkey’s demand to become a guarantor country for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, there was a positive response.
On the other hand, Fidan’s request to lift sanctions on Syria was met with a more cautious approach from Washington, which remains wary of the new Syrian government and figures like Ahmad Shara.
