Turkish FM calls for lasting peace as global instability deepens

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that uncertainty and crises are no longer temporary phenomena but are becoming a defining feature of the international system, as he called for renewed efforts toward lasting peace.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Fidan said the world is entering a period of growing instability that demands clear vision and collective action, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

“In conditions of growing global uncertainty, the key question is what kind of reasoning, will, and vision will shape the future.

It is precisely for this purpose that global and regional issues will be comprehensively discussed in Antalya, and solutions will be developed based on collective wisdom and joint efforts,” he said.

Fidan stressed that the persistence of crises marks a shift in the nature of the global order.

He recalled earlier warnings by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan about the dangers of a world shaped by “lawlessness, uncertainty, and arbitrariness,” noting that current regional developments underscore those concerns.

“Historical lessons must be drawn from what is happening, but the primary and urgent task in such periods remains achieving a ceasefire. We sincerely hope for a sustainable ceasefire and the establishment of lasting peace,” Fidan said.

The foreign minister also cautioned that even if agreements are reached, underlying causes of conflicts must not be ignored.

“Peace processes must not be left at the mercy of forces seeking to undermine them. The international community must demonstrate strong political will and prevent the sabotage of these processes.

It is extremely important to ensure a more equitable distribution of global economic prosperity,” he added.

Fidan further highlighted the implications of rapid technological change, warning that artificial intelligence could exacerbate inequality and lead to structural unemployment.

“It is necessary to ensure that humanity uses these technologies on the basis of common consensus, without leaving any region behind,” he said.

By Vafa Guliyeva