Minister Fidan: Israel's closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque to worship is a dangerous step.

Minister Fidan: Israel's closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque to worship is a dangerous step.

14.03.2026 19:20

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated at a joint press conference with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, "Israel's closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque to worship is a dangerous step that will trigger a new outrage in our region."

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made important statements at a joint press conference with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman.

"WE ARE IN COMMUNICATION WITH OUR IRANIAN COUNTERPARTS"

Speaking about the war that started with the attacks of the US and Israel on Iran, Minister Fidan said, "Our efforts for peace and stability do not mean that we will compromise even a bit on our national security. Yesterday, a missile aimed at our country was destroyed. We are in communication with our Iranian counterparts."

REACTION TO ISRAEL'S ACTIONS AT AL-AQSA MOSQUE

Reacting to Israel's closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Minister Fidan stated, "Israel's closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque to worship is a dangerous step that will trigger a new upheaval in our region."

Fidan also expressed, "We welcomed Minister Rahman's candidacy for the presidency of the 81st UN General Assembly and we support it as a country. We have no doubt that he will successfully carry out this important task. We are concerned about Netanyahu's potential new genocide under the pretext of fighting Hezbollah (in Lebanon)."

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