In one of the quietest yet most effective shifts in Turkish foreign policy, Hakan Fidan, the head of Ankara’s diplomacy, is leading a strategic expansion of his country’s presence in Africa.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan's visit to Baghdad focused on urging Iraq to join a military alliance with Turkiye and Syria to combat the PKK and ISIS, amid regional tensions.

After Assad's fall and the formation of a transitional government, Syria's new administration focused on rebuilding its economy, while grappling with the challenge of lifting long-standing sanctions.

Although Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the Ankara talks constructive and friendly, he openly acknowledged disputes with Turkiye over Syria.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan has recently visited the UK where he met with British counterpart David Lammy to discuss defense cooperation, including the Eurofighter jet sale and expanding the free trade agreement.