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US Department of State

Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

US Department of State

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Office of the Spokesperson
August 12, 2024

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about the importance of Hamas' return to negotiations on August 15 to finalize the framework for achieving an immediate and durable ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of all hostages. Secretary Blinken expressed gratitude for Turkiye's partnership in securing the freedom of detained U.S. citizens on August 1 and support for the United States-Egypt-Qatar Joint Statement urging to resume Gaza ceasefire talks. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the urgency for a nationwide cessation of violence in Sudan and the importance of both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces attending talks on August 14 in Switzerland. Secretary Blinken also expressed support for Turkiye's mediation between Ethiopia and Somalia.



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