Wadephul says Istanbul meeting will address conflicts
By The BriefBrief
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said a first-of-its-kind meeting in Istanbul of four European countries and four regional powers would discuss international conflicts and safeguarding freedom of navigation. He is joining counterparts from Turkey for talks on interlinked geopolitical crises.
WHO:German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
WHAT:Wadephul said a meeting in Istanbul would discuss international conflicts and safeguarding freedom of navigation.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 4:48 AM ET
WHERE:Istanbul, Turkey
WHY:The meeting is intended to discuss international conflicts and safeguard freedom of navigation.
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