Minister Fidan evaluates Gaza talks in Miami

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, while on official business in the US, made statements to the press regarding the meeting held yesterday in the city of Miami, Florida, where developments in the Gaza Strip were discussed with representatives from the US, Qatar, and Egypt, regarding the dismade a statement.

Minister Fidan, regarding theimportance of the meeting and the topicscovered, said: "A significant amount of time has passed since the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, which was the result of the agreement reached in Sharm el-Sheikh. Following the handover of the last hostage,we have nowreached the second phase."The parameters of the transition are beingdiscussed.

Yesterday's meetingwas the most important meeting since Sharm el-Sheikh.Yesterday until late at night, variousWe continued our meetings in various settings. The agreements reached at the main meeting are promising. We also had the opportunity to discuss the problems that arose during the first phase.

As Turkey, weclearly stated that ceasefire violations jeopardize the peace plan and createmajor risks forthe transitiontothesecond phase. The ongoing violations by Israel are making the process incredibly more difficult. What we see is that all parties are in agreement on this matter, and we have had various discussions regarding how to prevent this," he added.made the statement.

"Regarding Gaza, threeparameters are importantto us in the efforts."

Minister Fidan stated, "The four mediating countries, Turkey, the US, Qatar, andEgypt, are holding high-level consulto continue the negotiations as intensively as possible is important. Yesterday, the second phase was reachedAmong the topics we discussed regarding the process was a preliminary study presented on the reconstruction of Gaza. A preliminary study was presented. Based on this, a preliminary discussiwe held discussions. As Turkey, regarding all work to be doneinGaza, westated that for us, 3 parameters areimportant. The first is that Gazabe governed by Gazans, and the second is that Gaza, as a territory, should notundergo any not to be dividedin such a way, and thirdly, that everything to be donein Gaza should be done forthe people of Gaza.For reconstruction, a significant amount of investmentis anticipated, and this investmentit is important that thereconstructionis for the people of Gaza.As long as these 3 redlines areobserved,We conveyed our general political and strategicframework regardinghow other issues could be discussed within a technical platform," he said.

"There is a deficiency in the steps that need to be taken regarding humanitarian aid"

Minister Fidan stated, "The administration of Gazashould consist of technocrats"We discussed how the scheduling could be handled regarding the transfer to a committee. We held discussions on the peace council and how it would be implementedregarding the ongoing efforts. There areongoing parallel discussions regarding the formation of a stabilizationforce. We had the opportunity to explain what could be done in this regard and what our perspective is on this matter. We also listened to the perspectives of other countries. We alsoOn the other hand, the issue of humanitarian aid is also, as you know, very important. Regarding the steps thatneed to be taken in this matter, there is adeficiency. Our PresidentRecep Tayyip Erdoğan is also very sensitive about this. While informing him at night, I specificallyhighlighted the discussions held on this matter.I emphasized by underlining that" he stated.He made the statement.

"We have very serious experience regarding the construction of cities."

For Palestinians facing the effects of adverse weather conditions during the winter season,humanitarian aid to Gazaregarding the shipment ofaidand sheltersupplies,Minister Fidan noted that there areongoing efforts, and that Turkey'sexperience following the 6 He stated that the experience gained from the earthquake experienced in February 2023could be applied in Gaza.Minister Fidan said, "Following the earthquake, we have two issues. The first is related to humanitarian aid and shelter, tentsand containers. The other is the revitalization of a geography that was leveled due to the earthquake;we have very serious experience regarding the construction of cities. We discussed both of these experienceswe brought up in thediscussions," hestated.

"Turkey's experience can be used in Gaza as well"

Minister Fidan said, "Turkey is a country thatafter an earthquake in which people lost their lives, a massive project of approximately 500,000 housing units workcompleted in as short a time as 3 yearsand implemented. This experience can also be used in Gaza.At the same time, the infrastructure we used to solve the housing problems of our earthquake-affected citizens can also be applied to their homes.These are issues that require intense coordination, and we will continue to followthem closely.we will. Here, we underlinedthe issues we agreed upon, upon returning to Turkey,we will share with the relevant institutions and ministries andgeneral directorates to distribute tasks.by distributing andwe will continue our efforts," he said.

Contacts regarding the Ukraine-Russia War

US President Donald Trump's Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump'sadvisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner's GazameetIn addition to the discussions, Minister Fidan touched upon the role played in the Russia-Ukraine War, noting that they had the opportunity to exchange views on this matter as well. Minister Fidan stated, "Witkoff and Kushner are mediating not only on the Gaza file but also on the Ukraine issue. In addition to the Gaza meeting over the weekend, we had the opportunity to exchange views for the Ukraine talks with both the Russian sideWe had friends from both the Ukrainian side and from Europe. We had the opportunity to come together with them on this occasion as well. We had the chance to discuss the latest point reached in peace talks and what theyseeasthe situation, and thesewere discussed. An exchange ofviewstook place," he said.

"Putin's perspective firsthand we had the opportunity to learn"Minister Fidan, regarding President Erdoğan's

official visit to Turkmenistan on December 12,touched upon his meetingwith Russian President Vladimir Putin,stating,"ThepastIn the pastdays, our President helda long meeting with Mr. Putin in Turkmenistanon the occasion of an international meeting. There, he heard Mr. Putin's perspectivefirst-hand regarding the recently discussed topics. Hewe had the opportunity to learn. Yesterday, we also had the opportunity tolearn about the points reached in the discussions held among the Americans, Ukrainians, and Europeans. Wehad the opportunity to learn. We also explained our own perspective to them. Ourefforts will continue," he said.