Fidan holds high-level meetings with Cambodia, Vietnam at Board of Peace gathering

2026-02-21 - 07:22

​​​​​​Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate high-level meetings with Cambodian and Vietnamese leaders on Friday in Washington, DC, on the sidelines of the inaugural Board of Peace gathering. Fidan met Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung behind closed doors, the Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed without disclosing details. Asia-Pacific Engagement The meetings align with Türkiye's "Asia Anew Initiative," a strategic framework to deepen political, economic, and diplomatic ties with the Asia-Pacific region. Ankara has been expanding partnerships, growing trade, and actively participating in regional organizations to strengthen cooperation across one of the world's most dynamic regions. Board of Peace Context The discussions occurred during the first Board of Peace meeting, chaired by President Donald Trump, which focuses on Gaza reconstruction and broader global stability. Fidan's bilateral engagements reflect Türkiye's multifaceted diplomatic approach, engaging both Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific partners simultaneously.