Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that the ambit of European security cannot be limited to EU states and requires a broader approach where Türkiye plays a role in the continent’s security architecture.
Speaking at an event titled “European Security After the Ankara Summit: Strengthening Cooperation Among NATO Allies Across Europe,” organised in Ankara by the Foreign Ministry’s Center for Strategic Research (SAM) and Chatham House, Fidan said NATO should focus on building long-term strategic capacity rather than merely responding to existing threats.
Fidan said that despite tensions between the US and Europe, he does not expect them to turn into an uncontrolled crisis at the NATO summit and that US President Donald Trump’s participation will be important in managing differences.
He stressed that European security requires a comprehensive approach beyond the EU, underscoring Türkiye’s central role in that framework.
Fidan reiterated Türkiye’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while saying maintaining diplomatic contacts and dialogue with Russia also remains necessary for European security.
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