On November 12, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss peace and stability in the Middle East and the South Caucasus.
During the conversation, Blinken highlighted concerns over Turkey’s active support for Azerbaijan during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Turkey’s involvement in the 2020 war, its military backing of Azerbaijani forces, and its ongoing influence in the South Caucasus have been seen by many as exacerbating regional tensions and hindering peace efforts. Blinken emphasized that these actions have contributed to the displacement of Armenian communities and have added strain to an already volatile region.
This call is a significant moment in assessing Turkey’s role and responsibilities in regional conflicts, with the U.S. expressing the need for Turkey to consider its actions carefully and work toward a more balanced approach that could lead to long-term stability. The discussion reflects ongoing international concerns about Turkey’s policies in the region and their impact on Armenia and neighboring states.