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 15, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke via phone yesterday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The two discussed diplomatic efforts to prevent the conflict from widening and to minimize the humanitarian costs of the war. The Secretary reiterated the need for Hamas to halt all violent attacks and free hostages immediately. Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Israel-Hamas Conflict Office of the Spokesperson Secretary Trip Turkey