29 January 2026 14:30 (UTC+04:00)By News CentreTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a joint press conference with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, following their official talks. Addressing members of the press, Minister Fidan opened his remarks by expressing his satisfaction at hosting his “esteemed counterpart and friend,” French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, in Türkiye. The foreign minister noted that discussions also focused on how to overcome the current stalemate in Türkiye–EU relations. Turning to regional developments, Fidan highlighted that Türkiye and France have an extensive agenda for cooperation and dialogue. Describing the meetings as highly productive, he concluded by thanking Minister Barrot once again for his visit and for the high-quality exchange of views.