Türkiye to attend Arab League Foreign Ministers Council for 1st time in 13 years

Türkiye will attend the Arab League’s Foreign Ministers Council meeting for the first time in 13 years, marking a significant moment in regional diplomacy.

Diplomatic sources confirm that Türkiye has been invited to the 162nd Ordinary Session of the Arab League Foreign Ministers Council, set to take place tomorrow in Cairo.

Fidan’s address to focus on key issues

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, representing Türkiye at the meeting, is expected to deliver a speech during the opening session.

His address will cover Türkiye-Arab League relations and regional issues – focusing particularly on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Fidan’s participation is part of a broader effort led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to strengthen Türkiye’s diplomatic ties with the Arab world.

Experts note that Fidan’s invitation follows years of discreet normalization efforts with Gulf countries, which began during his tenure as head of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT).

These efforts, initiated under Erdogan’s leadership, have led to Türkiye’s re-engagement with the Arab League after a 13-year hiatus.

Renewed cooperation, diplomatic engagement

Türkiye’s involvement in the upcoming session is seen as a sign of the end of “negative campaigns” against Türkiye within the Arab League and the start of a new era of cooperation.

Diplomatic sources highlight that Türkiye’s foreign policy – marked by a “strong,” “effective,” and “determined” stance – has actively contributed to regional stability, peace, and prosperity in recent years.

Fidan’s invitation to the meeting reflects the evolving bilateral relations with member states and Türkiye’s influential role in the region.

Analysts also point to Türkiye’s recent diplomatic moves, such as Fidan’s attendance at the European Union Foreign Ministers’ Informal Meeting in August after a five-year gap, as evidence of Türkiye’s expanding influence on both global and regional stages.

Türkiye’s relations with Arab countries have opened new opportunities for cooperation, both in addressing regional conflicts and pursuing mutual benefits.

This has paved the way for developing institutional ties and enhancing coordination with the Arab League.

Türkiye’s presence at the Arab League meeting is expected to further solidify this renewed phase of engagement and collaboration.