Turkey Sets Key Condition for Black Sea Stability: Foreign Minister’s Statement.

The Crucial Role of Peace in the Black Sea

According to UATV: At a joint press conference with Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed that ending the war between Russia and Ukraine is essential for security in the Black Sea. He stated:

“Ending the Russia-Ukraine war is the primary guarantee of stability in the Black Sea.”

Fidan emphasized that a peaceful resolution to the conflict is vital for regional stability and expressed hope for

“the swift achievement of a lasting and fair peace based on international law.”

Joint Efforts for Security

In the context of Black Sea security, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania are collaborating within a mine countermeasures group. Tensions have recently escalated in the area:

• Two foreign commercial vessels were attacked by Russian drones.
• One ship, sailing under the flag of Panama, was headed to a port in the Odesa region to load metal.
• The second vessel, flying the flag of Barbados, was transporting wheat.

These incidents highlight the urgency of calls for peace in the region to ensure maritime safety.

Turkey’s foreign minister has underscored the need for international cooperation to maintain Black Sea stability, especially following recent attacks on merchant ships that signal a worsening security environment. The push for a peaceful end to the Russia-Ukraine war takes on new urgency as these developments threaten not only shipping routes but the broader regional equilibrium.