Hakan Fidan to Visit Russia for Talks on Black Sea and Russian Tourist Safety

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to visit Moscow between June 15-17 at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit aims to cover a wide range of bilateral relations and international issues.

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Regular contacts between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan play a vital role in the stable development of Russian-Turkish political dialogue.

The agenda includes discussions on the Black Sea region, with a focus on ensuring safe navigation following a recent incident where a Turkish fishing boat was attacked near Crimea, resulting in a fisherman's death. Russia has pointed to Ukraine as the perpetrator, while Turkish foreign ministry sources indicated that messages have been conveyed to all parties involved.

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Comprehensive discussions will take place on developments in the Black Sea region and issues related to ensuring safe navigation.

Regional developments, including the war in Iran, the situations in Palestine, Syria, and Libya, are also on the table. The meeting will address the Armenia-Turkey normalization process, with both Russia and Turkey expressing a shared interest in a peaceful and predictable South Caucasus and believing the "3+3" Regional Cooperation Platform can contribute to this goal. Russia welcomes the continuation of the Armenia-Turkey normalization.

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We have given the message to all parties.

Economic cooperation will be a significant focus, especially in the face of ongoing pressure from Western countries. Ministers are expected to discuss diversifying bilateral trade and improving banking services. Progress on the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant construction and the operation of the Blue Stream and TurkStream gas pipelines will also be reviewed. Turkey remains a popular tourist destination for Russians, with them forming the largest group of foreign visitors in 2025.

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Both Russia and Turkey have a common interest in a peaceful and predictable environment in the South Caucasus, and believe that this goal can be achieved through joint efforts within the framework of the 3+3 Regional Cooperation Platform.