In brief
At a two‑day G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey put forward practical proposals to address energy, supply‑chain, and global crisis challenges. Fidan highlighted the importance of dialogue with Russia and Ukraine over Black Sea and energy issues and noted that Turkey seeks to distinguish itself with meaningful contributions rather than merely opposing other positions. The meetings focused on global crises, energy security and supply‑chain disruptions, setting the stage for a G20 leaders’ summit in Miami in December.
On Saturday, November 1 2026, in Atlanta, U.S., Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara had played a problem‑solving role at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, presenting practical proposals to address global crises such as energy shortages and supply‑chain bottlenecks.
The two‑day gathering, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was part of preparations for a G20 leaders’ summit in Miami in December.
Fidan said the ministers held three main sessions focusing on global crises, energy security and supply‑chain disruptions, and that Ankara’s contributions aimed to strengthen international cooperation.
He warned of growing bottlenecks in the Black Sea, Gulf and Red Sea, noting that disruptions in these waterways were seriously affecting global trade.
Fidan also acknowledged that discussions involving Russia and countries supporting Ukraine are not always easy, yet stressed their necessity for clear communication and potential solutions.
Turkish officials said they seek to distinguish themselves through meaningful contributions rather than simply taking a different position from other countries.
Ground News reported that Fidan said Turkey had shared its priorities and proposals for tackling global challenges, a detail not mentioned in the Anadolu account.
Fidan underscored that global supply chains had been severely disrupted. He said the foreign ministers discussed how the international community could implement solutions and what measures might address these disruptions.
He stressed that talks with Russia and Ukraine over the Black Sea situation were essential, even if they are not always easy, to allow countries to express their positions and explore common ground.
Turkish officials said Ankara seeks to distinguish itself through meaningful contributions rather than merely taking a different position from other countries.
The meeting, which drew foreign ministers from about eighty countries, aimed to develop concrete proposals for stabilizing markets, enhancing trade, and addressing the challenges of energy security and supply‑chain resilience.
The G20 leaders’ summit scheduled for December in Miami follows the ministers’ meeting and is expected to build on the agreements reached in Atlanta.
