Turkish, U.S. top diplomats discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts in call, Ankara says

[August 21, 2024]  ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the latest state efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in a phone call on Wednesday, Turkey's foreign ministry spokesperson said. 

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks during a joint news conference with Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (not pictured) in Istanbul, Turkey, July 14, 2024. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo

Spokesperson Oncu Keceli also said the call had taken place at the request of the U.S. side, adding the two ministers also discussed regional developments. He did not provide any further details.

(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu and Huseyin Hayatsever; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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