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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will take part in the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta, in the United States, tomorrow, the Foreign Ministry said. The two-day gathering is scheduled for October 30-31.

Fidan is expected to address sessions on geopolitical tensions, energy and supply chains, calling for more pressure on Israel over its attacks on Gaza and advocating dialogue to resolve the dispute between the United States and Iran.

Speeches planned on Gaza, Iran and maritime security

According to information obtained from Foreign Ministry sources, Fidan is expected to speak at the sessions titled "Geopolitical Tensions," "Energy" and "Supply Chains" during the meeting, which Fidan will attend tomorrow.

In his remarks, Fidan is expected to stress the need for the international community to increase pressure on Israel, which he says is targeting international efforts to bring peace to Gaza through its continued attacks and uncompromising stance.

Fidan is also expected to say that Türkiye hopes the dispute between the United States and Iran will be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, and to warn that the continuation of hostilities is triggering fragilities in the region.

Calls to protect shipping routes and Black Sea security

Fidan is expected to point out that attacks on ships and energy infrastructure in the Black Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Gulf region are harming global energy, food security and trade, and that freedom of navigation and safety in strategic waterways are of vital importance.

Fidan is also expected to draw attention to the risks created by intensifying conflicts between Russia and Ukraine that have spread to new areas, and to note that Türkiye is in contact with both sides to help restore security in the Black Sea.

Fidan is expected to say that Türkiye continues its efforts, in line with an approach based on regional ownership, to help resolve existing conflicts and strengthen security and stability in its region, and to stress the importance of building constructive cooperation with international partners.

Türkiye's role in the G20

Türkiye took over the G20 presidency on December 1, 2014, and hosted the G20 Leaders Summit in Antalya on November 15-16, 2015.

During Türkiye's presidency, counterterrorism and the refugee crisis were placed on the official G20 Leaders Summit agenda as political issues for the first time. The G20 leaders adopted their first declaration on counterterrorism, and the refugee crisis featured in a strong paragraph of the Antalya Summit communiqué.

The W20 (Women-20), one of the G20 engagement groups aimed at strengthening women's economic and social empowerment, was established during Türkiye's term as president.

United States holds the current G20 presidency

The United States took over the G20 presidency from South Africa on December 1, 2025. The G20 Leaders Summit the US will host is set for December 14-15, 2026, in Miami. The US will hand the presidency to the United Kingdom on December 15.

The G20 brings together major advanced economies and emerging economies and was created to give the international monetary system a more stable structure. It groups 19 countries with the European Union and the African Union, and represents about 85% of the global economy, 75% of trade and two thirds of the world's population.

Key takeaways

• Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta tomorrow, with sessions set for October 30-31
• Fidan is expected to press for greater international pressure on Israel over the Gaza war and urge dialogue in the US-Iran dispute
• Planned remarks also cover attacks on ships and energy infrastructure in the Black Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Gulf
• The US holds the G20 presidency until it hands over to the United Kingdom on December 15