Istanbul:Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced that Ankara will persist in taking responsibility for addressing regional issues.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Fidan made this declaration during a post on the Türkiye-based social media platform NSosyal, following the R4 and R4+E3 foreign ministers' meetings held in Istanbul, which included Italy's participation.

The meetings in Istanbul brought together representatives from eight countries to deliberate on the interconnected challenges and conflicts impacting the Middle East and Europe. Participants agreed that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, emphasizing regional ownership.

Fidan expressed hope that the initiative spearheaded by Türkiye will evolve into a lasting mechanism contributing to peace and stability in the region and beyond. He emphasized Türkiye's central role between the two regions and reiterated its commitment to resolving regional issues, extending gratitude to his counterparts who attended the meeting.