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Turkey and Britain Stress Need for Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza and Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Strategic Insights

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his British counterpart, David Lammy, emphasized the importance of ending the conflict in the Gaza Strip and strengthening bilateral relations between their countries. In a joint press conference, they discussed several pressing issues, including the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the Iran-Israel ceasefire, and the Russia-Ukraine war. The two ministers also highlighted the strong economic cooperation between Turkey and Britain, with a trade volume approaching $30 billion and a potential for an additional 28 billion pounds sterling through a new free trade agreement.

Key Takeaways:

  • Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy stressed the need for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza to alleviate the humanitarian tragedy and support a two-state solution.
  • Fidan highlighted the importance of transforming the Iran-Israel ceasefire into a lasting peace, one of the most strategic goals currently.
  • Fidan and Lammy emphasized the close cooperation between Turkey and Britain in various fields, including economy, defense, and technology.
  • The trade volume between Turkey and Britain is approaching $30 billion, with a potential for 28 billion pounds sterling through a new free trade agreement.
  • The two ministers discussed the need to update the existing free trade agreement signed between Ankara and London in December 2020.
  • Lammy acknowledged Turkey's efforts to achieve peace in the Russia-Ukraine war and to stop Russian attacks, describing them as "great efforts".
  • Fidan and Lammy also discussed developments in Syria, highlighting the close cooperation between Turkey and Britain in this regard.

Statistics:

  • Trade volume between Turkey and Britain: approaching $30 billion (Turkish Foreign Ministry)
  • Potential trade volume through new free trade agreement: 28 billion pounds sterling (British Foreign Secretary David Lammy)
  • Frequency of meetings between Fidan and Lammy: almost monthly since Lammy's inception as Foreign Secretary (David Lammy)

Sources:

  • [Turkish Foreign Ministry]
  • [National Iraqi News Agency]
  • [Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs]

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