By Summeye Dilara Dincer
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and urge the international community for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian assistance during the G-20 foreign ministers meeting in Brazil this Tuesday and Wednesday.
According to diplomatic sources, Türkiye's messages on critical issues such as Israel's attacks on Gaza, Russia's occupation of Ukraine, and the deficiencies in global governance mechanisms carry significant weight within the framework of the G-20, which comprises the world's largest economies.
Under Brazil's presidency, the first ministerial-level G-20 meeting will be convened, with recent geopolitical tensions likely shaping Brazil's decision to host the event.
The meeting will focus on two main agendas: the G-20's role in addressing ongoing international tensions and reforms in global governance.
Brazil has announced its intention to prioritize issues advocated by developing countries, including combating hunger, poverty, and inequality, as well as energy and global governance institution reform.
Moreover, in a historic move, the G-20 Troika now comprises emerging economies for the first time, with India, Brazil, and South Africa taking the lead.
- Türkiye's diplomatic outreach
During the upcoming meetings, Fidan will underscore Türkiye's commitment to global governance reform and highlight the UN Security Council's inadequacy in addressing Israel's attacks on Gaza.
With representatives from Russia, China, Latin America, Africa, the European Union, and the African Union gathering at the G20, Türkiye will seize the opportunity to reiterate its stance on the Israel-Palestine issue and appeal to the international community for action.
Fidan is expected to engage in bilateral discussions with select foreign ministers on the sidelines of the meeting and participate in the 25th Meeting of MIKTA (Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Türkiye, Australia) foreign ministers.
- Significance of G-20
According to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the G-20 represents approximately 85% of the world economy, 75% of global trade, and two-thirds of the world's population.
The G-20 serves as a crucial platform for discussing solutions to global crises and exchanging regional perspectives.
As of last year's G-20 summit in New Delhi, the African Union secured permanent membership in the G-20, enhancing the group's diversity and inclusivity.
Following Brazil's presidency, South Africa is slated to assume the G-20 presidency in 2025, with the United States expected to take over in 2026.