Rubio, Fidan discuss stability in South Caucasus, Syria in Munich

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first in-person meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the Munich Security Conference, focusing on strengthening U.S.-Turkey relations and addressing regional issues. Rubio underscored the importance of a stable and unified Syria, emphasizing Turkey's leadership in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and the shared goal of ending Russia's war on Ukraine. Additionally, Fidan highlighted the necessity of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, linking it to broader regional peace. The discussions reflect ongoing diplomatic efforts to collaborate on critical geopolitical challenges, including the situations in Syria and Ukraine. Both officials acknowledged the significance of a durable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan as part of their dialogue. This meeting illustrates the complexities of international relations and the shared interests of the U.S. and Turkey in promoting regional stability.