Antalya: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Wednesday that NATO's core values of peace and stability are under threat. "The core values of peace and stability that our alliance defends are under unprecedented threat in places like Ukraine and Gaza," Fidan said during his opening speech at a dinner in honor of the foreign ministers visiting the Turkish Mediterranean resort city of Antalya for an informal NATO meeting.

According to Qatar News Agency, Fidan emphasized that NATO is "the most successful alliance in human history," attributing its power not only to military responsibilities but also to the community of shared values, principles, and ideas it represents. He stressed that current hybrid challenges and terrorism pose serious dangers to democracies, asserting that unity and solidarity are the alliance's greatest assets in overcoming these challenges.

Highlighting the importance of the ongoing discussions, Fidan noted that the meeting would involve intensive talks in preparation for The Hague Summit in June. He expressed his hope that the dinner would provide an opportunity for informal discussions of ideas in a more relaxed setting.