HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan hide Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan Readout Office of the Spokesperson October 8, 2023 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. They discussed developments related to the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. The Secretary encouraged Türkiye’s continued engagement and highlighted the United States’ unwavering focus on halting the attacks by Hamas and securing the release of all hostages. Tags Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Conflicts Israel Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State Situation in the Middle East Turkey