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U.S: Department of State - Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan 05/22/2026 11:33 AM EDT

 

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05/22/2026 11:33 AM EDT

Office of the Spokesperson

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

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May 22, 2026

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan today on the margins of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting.  Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Fidan discussed the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara and the importance of increasing defense spending to enhance capabilities and expand defense production.  They also spoke about 

opening the Strait of Hormuz and regional stability. 


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