A question from the youth that made Hakan Fidan sweat: I can't answer that!

A question from the youth that made Hakan Fidan sweat: I can't answer that!

23.04.2026 19:04

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan gave sincere and striking responses at an event where he met with young people in Antalya. When asked, "Foreign Ministry or MIT?", he replied, "That's not a question I can answer," drawing applause from the audience.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan met with young people at an event held in Antalya. The meeting, which featured sincere and enjoyable moments, drew attention to Fidan's answers to certain questions.

THE QUESTION “FOREIGN AFFAIRS OR MIT?” BECAME A TRENDING TOPIC

At the “ADF Youth” event held as part of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Fidan, who answered questions from young people, was asked “Foreign Affairs or MIT?” due to his past role as head of MIT. The Minister replied with a smile, “That’s not a question I can answer.” This response was met with applause in the hall.

SINCERE ANSWERS DREW ATTENTION

Not only diplomacy but also questions about daily life came up at the event. Fidan stated that he prefers tea, and when asked “Field or desk?” he said he prefers being in the field.

THE ANSWER “ANKARA’S SPRING” BROUGHT SMILES

When faced with the question “Ankara’s cold or Antalya’s heat?” Fidan thought briefly and replied, “Ankara’s spring,” bringing smiles to the hall.

“MY HEART IS WITH ALEPPO, MY MIND WITH DAMASCUS”

Responding to a question about developments in Syria, Fidan used the words “My heart is with Aleppo, my mind with Damascus” when asked “Aleppo or Damascus?”

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